African Stories in Perspective
African Stories in Perspective
Nairobi, Kenya – The Kenyan government has issued an early health warning, urging citizens to prepare for a possible outbreak of waterborne diseases during the upcoming March–April–May (MAM) 2026 long rains. Speaking during the 12th National Climate Outlook Forum held in Nairobi, officials from the State Department of Health cautioned that prolonged and intense rainfall could […]
Nairobi, Kenya – The Kenyan government has firmly dismissed claims that it is involved in recruiting Kenyans to fight in foreign conflicts, including the ongoing Russia–Ukraine war. Speaking on Tuesday at Meru University of Science and Technology, Principal Secretary for Diaspora Affairs Roseline Njogu said it is illegal for any individual or agency to recruit Kenyans […]
Nairobi, Kenya – An online commentator recently posed a question that struck a raw nerve across Africa’s digital public square: If the African Union (AU) cannot create a single currency, a unified military, or a common passport, then what exactly is this union about? Some dismissed the AU as irrelevant, others accused it of serving […]
Mtwapa, Kenya — Over 600 cyclists from Kenya and Europe converged at Mawenzi Resort for the annual Mawenzi MTB and Gravel Race, a high-energy event that combined competitive cycling, youth participation, and environmental conservation advocacy. The riders competed across seven categories, covering distances of up to 72 kilometres for elite athletes, while children aged between […]
South Africa has expelled Israel’s top diplomat in the country, triggering a swift retaliatory move by Israel and further straining already fragile relations between the two states. In a statement, South Africa’s Department of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO) declared Ariel Seidman, Israel’s chargé d’affaires in Pretoria, persona non grata and ordered him to leave […]
The conclusion of the inaugural PGK Equator Tour has been hailed as a defining moment in Kenya’s sporting evolution, with the government reaffirming its commitment to nurturing talent and positioning the country as a competitive force on the global golf stage. Speaking during the grand finale held on Sunday at the Royal Nairobi Golf Club, […]
In a rapidly evolving world, survival is no longer guaranteed by size, legacy, or even past success. Markets have grown unforgiving. Competition is fiercer, customers are more informed, technology is disruptive, and resources are increasingly constrained. In this environment, every business and institution needs a sound strategy—not as a luxury, but as a lifeline. Yet […]
Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni won his seventh term with 71.65% of votes, according to official results Saturday, defeating the youthful challenger who campaigned for change after four decades of the same government. The musician-turned-politician best known as Bobi Wine took 24.72% of the vote, the final results showed. Wine, whose real name is Kyagulanyi Ssentamu, […]
Kampala, Uganda — Ugandan police have denied claims by the opposition National Unity Platform (NUP) that its leader, Robert Kyagulanyi, popularly known as Bobi Wine, was arrested by soldiers as President Yoweri Museveni tightened his grip on a landslide re-election victory. The NUP alleged late Friday that an army helicopter landed at Wine’s residence in […]
Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni has taken a commanding early lead in Thursday’s presidential election, according to provisional results, amid mounting tension and allegations of irregularities from the opposition. Figures released so far show Museveni with 74% of the vote against 23% for his main challenger, opposition leader Bobi Wine, based on returns from 81% of […]
