African Stories in Perspective
African Stories in Perspective
NAIROBI, Kenya — The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) has reported a significant milestone in its latest push for democratic participation, announcing that over 300,000 new voters registered within the first 24 hours of a nationwide mass exercise. The drive, which officially commenced yesterday, is scheduled to run until April 28, 2026. This initiative […]
NAIROBI, Kenya — In a move to quell rising concerns over the constitutional autonomy of Kenya’s capital, Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi has officially distinguished the new intergovernmental agreement between the National Government and Nairobi City County from the previous military-led administration. Appearing before the Senate Committee on Devolution and Intergovernmental Relations on Tuesday, Mudavadi […]
NAIROBI, Kenya — In a landmark gathering at the Sarova Stanley Ballroom, the Government of Kenya, in partnership with private sector players, officially launched a multi-billion shilling initiative aimed at transforming the nation’s conservation landscape into a primary engine for economic growth and job creation. The event, titled the Inaugural LiFE NEXUS Dinner, centered on […]
NAIROBI, Kenya — Leading telecommunications firm Safaricom PLC has been honored as the best overall institution at the 8th Edition of the National Diversity and Inclusion Awards and Recognition (DIAR Awards). The prestigious ceremony, held in Nairobi, celebrated organizations and individuals that have demonstrated exceptional commitment to advancing inclusion, equity, impact, and sustainability within their […]
Tribulations facing former Cabinet Secretary Raphael Tuju stem from a 9-year court battle that docked English shores before commencing in Kenya, exhausting all the levels of the country’s judicial hierarchy except the Supreme Court. It all began 11 years ago; precisely the year 2015, when the East African Development Bank (EADB) granted the former Rarieda […]
Nairobi, Kenya — Mutahi Kagwe has issued a stark warning to global investors and developed nations, declaring that failure to finance climate-smart agriculture in Africa could trigger widespread disruption across global food systems. Speaking during the 3rd Climate Change Global Business Summit on Africa in Nairobi, the Agriculture and Livestock Development Cabinet Secretary shifted the […]
Kenyans are increasingly taking charge of their financial futures, with a growing number prioritizing savings despite mounting economic pressures, a new report by Tala reveals. According to the 2026 MoneyMarch Report, shifting financial behaviors reflect a heightened pursuit of stability, security, and preparedness in an uncertain economic environment. The report shows that 59 percent of […]
A French naval task group under the Jeanne d’Arc Mission made a stopover at the Port of Mombasa from March 13 to March 16 as part of a five-month deployment across the Indian and Pacific Oceans. The task group, comprising the amphibious assault ship Dixmude (L9015) and the frigate Aconit (F713), is on a mission […]
The Macadamia Association of Kenya (MACNUT) has elected a new board following its Annual General Meeting held on February 27, 2026, ushering in a new leadership team at a critical time for Kenya’s macadamia sector. The newly constituted board will be chaired by Pally Muthathai, with Bernard Sitati serving as Treasurer, Lisa Muriuki as Secretary, […]
The government has unveiled an ambitious plan to transform Jomo Kenyatta International Airport into a world-class aviation hub, months after public debate over the proposed expansion of the facility by the Adani Group. The Ministry of Roads and Transport, led by Cabinet Secretary Davis Chirchir, convened a high-level meeting with global infrastructure consultancy Sidara Consultants […]
