African Stories in Perspective
African Stories in Perspective
Nairobi, Kenya — The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has urged businesses to strengthen due diligence processes and engage only credible suppliers following a High Court ruling that reinforces efforts to curb missing-trader tax fraud schemes. [spacer height=”20px”] Speaking at a leadership forum, KRA Commissioner General Humphrey Wattanga said missing-trader schemes continue to undermine Kenya’s tax […]
Taita Taveta County, Kenya – President William Ruto has unveiled a new National Infrastructure Fund, saying it will unlock large-scale financing to deliver Kenya’s long-delayed development plans while transforming water access and wildlife conservation across the country. [spacer height=”20px”] Speaking during the launch of the expanded Tsavo West Rhino Sanctuary in Ngulia, Taita Taveta County, the […]
WASHINGTON DC, USA – President William Ruto has arrived in Washington, D.C., at the invitation of U.S. President Donald J. Trump, where he is set to witness the signing of the Democratic Republic of the Congo–Rwanda Peace Agreement — a major diplomatic milestone aimed at restoring stability in the Great Lakes region. [spacer height=”20px”] [spacer […]
The Islamic Military Counter Terrorism Coalition (IMCTC) has kicked off a five-day advanced training program in Nairobi aimed at boosting the region’s capacity to combat terrorism financing and money laundering. [spacer height=”20px”] The training, titled “Counter Terrorism Financing and Anti-Money Laundering – Advanced Level,” brings together specialists from Kenya and other member states working across […]
Naivasha, Kenya — A multi-agency rescue mission successfully saved a visitor who fell into the Mt. Longonot crater on Saturday, following an intense overnight operation marked by courage, teamwork, and precision. [spacer height=”20px”] According to the Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS), the victim, Bildad Simiyu, slipped while hiking and plunged onto a rock ledge inside the […]
Nairobi, Kenya – Kenya has renewed its call for collective responsibility and sustained investment in the fight against HIV/AIDS, a battle that remains one of the country’s most pressing public health priorities. Speaking at the national World AIDS Day 2025 commemoration at Nyayo Stadium, Prime Cabinet Secretary and Cabinet Secretary for Foreign and Diaspora Affairs […]
NAIROBI, Kenya — The Kenya Government, through the State Department for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) Development, has kicked off an intensive NYOTA Project Business Training program in Makadara Constituency, bringing together 230 young beneficiaries from Hamza, Viwandani, Harambee, and Makongeni wards. The four-day empowerment session, held at Rabai Road Primary School, marks a […]
BUNGOMA, Kenya (Prime Africa) — Farmers in the Western region have been encouraged to adopt drought-resistant and climate-smart seed varieties as part of a wider strategy to combat the effects of climate change and enhance agricultural productivity. [spacer height=”20px”] Speaking at Kibabii University in Bungoma County during the Agribusiness Expo and Trade Symposium themed “Climate […]
Garissa, Kenya — President William Ruto has announced an ambitious plan to transform Kenya’s northern and coastal regions into major food production hubs through the construction of 50 mega dams that will irrigate 1.5 million acres of land. [spacer height=”20px”] Speaking on Saturday in Masalani, Ijara Constituency, Garissa County, during the wedding ceremony of Mohammed […]
MERU, Kenya – Three people were killed and several others injured after heavily armed cattle rustlers, believed to have crossed over from the Samburu administrative region, launched coordinated night attacks across three areas in Meru County on Saturday. [spacer height=”20px”] The first raid occurred at dusk in Igembe Central, where the attackers drove away 62 […]
