African Stories in Perspective
African Stories in Perspective
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. [spacer height=”20px”] It all began 11 years ago; precisely the year 2015, when the East African Development Bank (EADB) granted the […]
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. [spacer height=”20px”] Speaking during the 3rd Climate Change Global Business Summit on Africa in Nairobi, the Agriculture and Livestock Development Cabinet Secretary […]
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. [spacer height=”20px”] According to the 2026 MoneyMarch Report, shifting financial behaviors reflect a heightened pursuit of stability, security, and preparedness in an uncertain economic environment. [spacer height=”20px”] The report shows […]
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. [spacer height=”20px”] The task group, comprising the amphibious assault ship Dixmude (L9015) and the frigate Aconit (F713), is on […]
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. [spacer height=”20px”] The newly constituted board will be chaired by Pally Muthathai, with Bernard Sitati serving as Treasurer, Lisa Muriuki […]
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. [spacer height=”20px”] The Ministry of Roads and Transport, led by Cabinet Secretary Davis Chirchir, convened a high-level meeting with global infrastructure consultancy […]
Nairobi, Kenya – African media practitioners, communication experts, and technology stakeholders are being urged to develop home-grown Artificial Intelligence tools tailored to African cultures, languages, and realities, following the launch of the 2026 Glass House PR Report – The State of PR in Africa. [spacer height=”20px”] The report, unveiled during an industry briefing bringing together public […]
Truecaller has announced a strategic reseller partnership with 365 Digital aimed at strengthening its advertising and monetization ecosystem across Kenya and South Africa. [spacer height=”20px”] The collaboration marks a significant milestone in Truecaller’s Africa expansion strategy, reinforcing its direct sales footprint and long-term commitment to building strong regional partnerships in two of the continent’s most […]
Nairobi, Kenya – The Embassy of the Islamic Republic of Iran in Nairobi on Monday issued a forceful condemnation of recent U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iranian territory, warning of serious consequences while calling on the international community to act swiftly to prevent further escalation. [spacer height=”20px”] Speaking during a press conference in the Kenyan capital, […]
