African Stories in Perspective
African Stories in Perspective
Meru, Kenya — Clerics from the Upper Eastern region have cautioned political leaders against engaging in early campaigns, warning that the premature political activity is distracting government institutions from addressing the urgent socio-economic challenges facing Kenyans. The National Council of Churches of Kenya (NCCK) leaders drawn from Meru, Tharaka Nithi, Isiolo, and Marsabit counties said […]
NAIROBI, Kenya — As world leaders head to South Africa for this year’s G20 Summit, the Fight Inequality Alliance Kenya (FIA Kenya) has issued a powerful appeal for a global economic order anchored in human dignity, fairness, and social justice—rather than corporate profit. Representing a wide coalition of civil society groups, grassroots networks, and community-based […]
Kenya’s Head of Public Service, Hon. Felix Kosgei, has urged heads of parastatals and representatives of government agencies to adopt a more citizen-centric approach in their service delivery, saying the shift is key to rebuilding public confidence in the Kenya Kwanza administration. Speaking at a time when both the region and the African continent are […]
Kenya’s experience under devolution has continued to be one of the most ambitious experiments in governance in Africa, changing how power, resources, and responsibilities are distributed. More than a decade since its inception, it has reimagined local governance, where counties can now determine their priorities for development. Central to this transformation is the Senate, whose […]
KAKAMEGA, Kenya — British mining firm Shanta Gold Limited has announced the discovery of one of Kenya’s largest gold deposits to date, valued at approximately KSh 683 billion, in Kakamega County. According to an Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) report submitted to the National Environment Management Authority (NEMA), Shanta Gold’s Kenyan subsidiary confirmed the presence of […]
The African Coalition of Communities Responsive to Climate Change (ACCRCC) has reaffirmed its leadership in advancing grassroots climate justice at the 30th Conference of the Parties (COP30) to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC). At this year’s global summit, ACCRCC successfully secured recognition for pastoralist governance systems, particularly the “mom” dialogue mechanism […]
STATE HOUSE, Nairobi — African Union (AU) Champion for Institutional Reforms, Kenyan President William Ruto, on Tuesday 11/11/2025 chaired a high-level meeting on the progress of ongoing AU reforms, bringing together members of the High-Level Panel on AU Governance, Peace and Security, the High Representative on Financing the Union, officials from the African Union Commission […]
Regional stakeholders in the blue economy sector have underscored the urgent need for East African countries to harmonize policies governing migratory tuna species and other shared marine resources across the region. Speaking during a regional forum, experts emphasized the importance of cross-border collaboration to promote sustainable fisheries and ensure accountability among foreign fishing vessels operating […]
United States President Donald Trump has threatened to sue the BBC for $1bn over an edited documentary clip that has triggered a public relations storm within the broadcaster and led to the resignation of two senior executives. Trump’s legal team issued a letter to the public broadcaster demanding a full retraction of what it described […]
BUNGOMA, Kenya — Bungoma County is emerging as a new hub for youth-driven climate justice efforts in Kenya, following the launch of the Youth Empowerment for Climate Justice and Sustainability (YECJS) project by the Youth Initiative for Land in Africa (YILAA). The initiative aims to strengthen young people’s capacity to address climate change, land rights, […]
