African Stories in Perspective
African Stories in Perspective
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. Speaking at Kibabii University in Bungoma County during the Agribusiness Expo and Trade Symposium themed “Climate Smart Technologies […]
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. Speaking on Saturday in Masalani, Ijara Constituency, Garissa County, during the wedding ceremony of Mohammed Noordin Mohamed […]
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. The first raid occurred at dusk in Igembe Central, where the attackers drove away 62 head of […]
The Senate will conduct a full plenary hearing into the impeachment of Nyamira Governor Amos Kimwomi Nyaribo following the withdrawal of a motion that sought the formation of an 11-member special committee. The motion—tabled by the Senate Majority Leader and listed as Order No. 8 on Thursday’s Order Paper—failed to secure a seconder. In accordance […]
NAIROBI, Kenya (Prime Africa) – Kenya has reaffirmed its commitment to deepening cooperation with China, as high-level engagements between Nairobi and Beijing signal renewed momentum toward shared economic transformation. In a meeting held on Wednesday, Kenyan officials hosted a delegation from the China Exim Bank led by Chairman Chen Huaiyu, accompanied by China’s Ambassador to […]
National Assembly Speaker Rt. Hon. (Dr.) Moses Wetang’ula has called on security agencies to ensure the safety of voters participating in Thursday’s by-elections, emphasizing that every Kenyan has the right to cast their ballot without fear or intimidation. Speaking shortly after voting at Namakhele Primary School in Bungoma County, as residents of Chewele–Kabuchai Ward and […]
Prime Africa News – U.S. President Donald Trump has announced that South Africa will not be invited to participate in next year’s G20 summit in Miami, escalating diplomatic tensions between Washington and Pretoria after the U.S. boycotted last week’s leaders’ summit in Johannesburg. Trump made the announcement on Wednesday through a post on his Truth Social […]
Uganda has announced a major policy shift in its refugee management framework, halting the granting of refugee status to nationals from countries not currently experiencing active conflict. The decision comes amid dwindling donor funding and a growing strain on the country’s resources, even as refugee arrivals continue to rise. Hilary Onek, the Minister for Relief, […]
MOMBASA, Kenya — Principal Secretary for Economic Planning Boniface Makokha has called for stronger partnerships, better data systems, and bold financing strategies as Kenya and the global community race to rescue the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) before the 2030 deadline. Speaking during a multi-stakeholder conference in Mombasa, the PS underscored that the meeting comes at […]
Kenya is back on the global martial arts stage after the Tong-IL Moo-Do Federation announced the return of the Mombasa Open International Martial Arts Championship, following last year’s abrupt cancellation and a subsequent international sanction. Tong-IL Moo-Do President, Clarence Mwakio, confirmed the revival of the tournament and announced that the 12th Mombasa Open Tong-IL Moo-Do […]
