African Stories in Perspective
African Stories in Perspective
Tensions escalated in Nairobi on Sunday after an armed group stormed the headquarters of the Kenya Human Rights Commission (KHRC), disrupting preparations for a press conference denouncing state-sponsored violence. The assault occurred on the eve of Saba Saba Day, an annual event commemorating Kenya’s pro-democracy movement of the 1990s. According to eyewitnesses, approximately 20 assailants, […]
Kenya’s athletics queens Faith Kipyegon and Beatrice Chebet delivered unforgettable performances at the Prefontaine Classic, a Diamond League meeting held in Eugene, Oregon, where both athletes broke world records in thrilling fashion. Kipyegon, the three-time Olympic 1500m champion, stunned fans by lowering her own world record in the women’s 1500m to an astonishing 3:48.68, slicing […]
African music legend Angélique Kidjo has etched her name in the annals of global entertainment history, becoming the first Black African artist to receive a coveted star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. The landmark recognition marks a proud moment not only for the Beninese singer but for the entire African continent. Celebrated for her […]
Kenya’s journey toward clean and sustainable transport has received a major boost with the launch of TAD MOTORS, a pioneering electric vehicle (EV) assembly firm that promises to revolutionize the country’s mobility landscape. The launch event, hosted at Villa Rosa Kempinski in Nairobi, brought together industry leaders, government officials, and development partners to witness the […]
Taita Taveta – Health Cabinet Secretary Hon. Aden Duale has announced a major government initiative to equip Moi County Referral Hospital with modern medical infrastructure, including MRI machines, digital X-rays, dialysis units, and fully equipped theatres. Speaking during a tour of the facility, Hon. Duale said the upgrades are part of the revamped National Equipment […]
China has implemented its first floating photovoltaic (PV) renewable energy generation project. This power plant built in east China’s Shandong Province Qindao is expected to generate 16.7 million kilowatt of electricity annually. Covering an expansive 60,000 square meters, the plant boasts a capacity of 7.5 megawatts and is equipped with specially designed solar panels that […]
Moscow, Russia — In a historic diplomatic move, Russia has become the first country to officially recognize the Taliban-led Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan, marking a significant shift in the geopolitical landscape of Central and South Asia. Russia’s Foreign Minister announced on Thursday that Moscow has formally accepted the credentials of ambassadors appointed by the Taliban […]
Kilifi County, Kenya — First Lady Rachael Ruto has called on national and county legislators to increase funding for school nutrition programmes, urging the establishment of school kitchen gardens and the expansion of the National School Milk Programme. Speaking during the distribution of milk to learners at Kachororoni and Gandini Primary Schools in Ganze Constituency, […]
Kenyan President William Samoei Ruto is expected to attend the prestigious Conference of Speakers and Presidents of African Legislatures (CoSPAL), set to take place this month in Kampala, Uganda. His participation in this high-level summit underscores Kenya’s leadership role on the continent and his commitment to strengthening democratic institutions through interparliamentary collaboration. President Ruto, known […]
Mogadishu, Somalia – A Ugandan military helicopter crash-landed at Aden Adde International Airport in Mogadishu, Somalia’s capital, sparking panic and black smoke across the facility. The incident, which occurred earlier today, reportedly involved eight people, all of whom were left visibly shaken though no fatalities have been confirmed. According to aviation sources who spoke to […]
