African Stories in Perspective
African Stories in Perspective
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 […]
Tanzania has cancelled its national Independence Day celebrations scheduled for 9 December, redirecting the funds to rebuilding infrastructure damaged during violent unrest linked to last month’s disputed elections. The announcement was made by Prime Minister Mwigulu Nchemba on Monday. The move comes amid escalating political tensions, with the opposition and activists urging Tanzanians to use […]
NAIROBI, Kenya (Prime Africa News) — When vision begins to fade, life steadily shrinks. Faces become harder to recognize, movement grows tentative and simple routines turn into daily struggles. For 26 residents of Nairobi’s informal settlements, this had become an unavoidable reality—until a sight-restoring intervention brought clarity back into their lives. The beneficiaries, drawn from […]
NAIROBI — Kenya has taken a decisive step toward tapping its long-awaited petroleum potential after the Government formally approved the South Lokichar Basin Field Development Plan, a historic decision that positions the country on the verge of joining the ranks of oil-producing nations. The announcement was made by Cabinet Secretary for Energy and Petroleum Hon. […]
The Government of Kenya has suffered a major setback after the United States cancelled funding for the development of a Ksh7.76 billion Geographic Information System (GIS) platform designed to manage urban transport data and ease Nairobi’s growing traffic congestion. The revelation is contained in the National Treasury’s Energy, Infrastructure, and ICT Sector Working Group Report […]
WUNDANYI, Kenya – Taita Taveta County joined the global community in celebrating World Fisheries Day at the Horticultural Practical Centre (HPC) in Wundanyi, spotlighting major strides made in strengthening the fisheries and aquaculture sector. This year’s global theme was “Nurturing Fish, Feeding Future; Sustainable Aquaculture for Resilient Communities.” Speaking during the event, County Executive Committee […]
