African Stories in Perspective
African Stories in Perspective
Nairobi, Kenya – Uganda and South Sudan have taken a major step toward deepening regional integration and expanding cross-border trade, following high-level discussions in Nairobi this week on the extension of the Standard Gauge Railway (SGR) to landlocked neighbours. The meeting, convened by the Kenya Railways Corporation on behalf of the Ministry of Roads and […]
Nairobi, Kenya – Lamu, a 22-year-old lion housed at Stedmak Gardens, continues to defy the odds, living well beyond the typical lifespan of wild lions, which ranges between 12 and 16 years. Rescued and relocated to the facility in 2012, Lamu’s longevity is a testament to sustained monitoring and specialized veterinary care. A veterinary team […]
MOMBASA, Kenya – Forty-three senior leaders from seven African countries have gathered in Mombasa for the 2025 Road Safety Executive Leadership Course (RSELC), a flagship capacity-building program supported by the Bloomberg Philanthropies Initiative for Global Road Safety (BIGRS). The week-long course is being co-hosted by the Johns Hopkins International Injury Research Unit (JH-IIRU) and the […]
Israel has confirmed that remains handed over by Hamas on Wednesday night are those of Tanzanian national Joshua Loitu Mollel, a 21-year-old agricultural trainee who was killed during the Hamas-led attack on October 7, 2023. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s office said on Thursday that forensic examinations identified the remains, and that Mollel’s family had been […]
South Africa has downplayed criticism from United States President Donald Trump, who suggested the country should no longer be part of the G20. The remarks come just weeks before Johannesburg is set to host leaders from the world’s major economies for the annual summit. Speaking to the BBC, presidential spokesperson Vincent Magwenya said South Africa […]
Embu, Kenya – Agriculture and Livestock Development Cabinet Secretary Sen. Mutahi Kagwe has cautioned political leaders against turning tea prices into a regional or ethnic contest, insisting that market dynamics in the sector are driven by quality and global buyer preferences rather than geography or politics. Speaking on Friday in Kanja, Embu County, where he […]
The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) has intensified its campaign against corruption and misuse of public resources across Western Kenya, in a wave of enforcement actions targeting police officers, public land grabbers, and fraudulent contractors. From Busia to Bungoma, the commission’s latest operations have led to arrests, recovery of public assets, and legal interventions aimed […]
The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) has secured orders from the Bungoma High Court halting the auction of key assets belonging to Matili Technical Training Institute, following revelations that the Sh17 million debt claim used to justify the auction was fraudulent. Lady Justice Sharif Mwanaisha Said on Thursday suspended the ongoing auction process and barred […]
The Embassy of the Republic of Sudan in Nairobi has sounded a grave alarm to the international community, calling for immediate and decisive intervention to halt what it describes as a genocide unfolding in El Fasher, North Darfur. The embassy says the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) militia has continued to commit war crimes and atrocities […]
Nairobi, Kenya — Kenya has officially welcomed East African Community (EAC) member states to take part in the 25th EAC Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) Trade Fair scheduled for November 7 to 16, 2025, at Uhuru Gardens in Nairobi. The announcement was made on Thursday during the launch of the National Organizing Committee, presided […]
