African Stories in Perspective
African Stories in Perspective
Fishermen in Malindi town, Kilifi County have urged the government to take possession and repair two large Chinese fishing vessels that have remained stuck at the Bunthwani beach for over three years. The fishermen said that through the ministry of fisheries and blue economy, the government was in a good position to stop the danger […]
This year’s great Chepsaita Marathon dubbed run for Education is expected to give back to needy students to the tune of KSH 10,000,000 in ten schools. Speaking at Chepkemel Chepsaita during a press briefing on preparedness of the event, the patron of the marathon who doubles as President William Ruto’s personal assistant Farouk Kibet said […]
The company is expediting the restoration of mined-out areas following the depletion of mining reserves, with plans to cease operations by December 2024. The company has been mining rutile, ilmenite, and zircon, all precious minerals, since 2013, accounting for approximately 65 percent of Kenya’s mining industry by mineral output value. The rehabilitation of mined-out areas […]
Former AFC Leopards coach Jan Koops has begged the club to pay him his arrears as he continues to battle a life-threatening condition. Koops was first diagnosed with a heart condition in 2004 when he was fitted with a pacemaker to regularize his heartbeat. The pacemaker was supposed to be replaced within six to eight […]
Lomekwi Village in Turkana County is witnessing a transformation in its fishing industry following key interventions aimed at boosting sustainable fish production and strengthening community resilience. Mr. David Gosney, the USAID Mission Director, recently visited the village to observe the progress of these efforts. Local fishing communities have long faced challenges, including a lack of […]
The rising waters of Lake Turkana and prolonged droughts are displacing communities and threatening livelihoods in northern Kenya. This week, a United Nations delegation led by Ms. Reena Ghelani, UN Assistant Secretary-General, visited Turkana County to assess the impact of these climate-related challenges and explore how USAID Nawiri’s interventions are helping communities adapt. The visit […]
The IDF and Shin Bet announce that Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar has been killed.In a joint statement, they say that recent IDF and Shin Bet activities reduced Sinwar’s area of operations, ultimately leading to his death. The statement explains that over the past few weeks, the 162nd Division and Gaza Division have been operating in […]
Vice President Kamala Harris engaged in a combative interview with Fox News on Wednesday, sparring with anchor Bret Baier on immigration and shifting policy positions while asserting that if elected, she would not represent a continuation of Joe Biden’s presidency. Harris’ interview marked her first foray onto the network, which is popular with conservative viewers, […]
On October 10th, 2024, the rich heritage of Taita Taveta County was on full display at the highly anticipated Dawida, Pare, Taveta (DAPATA) festival, held in the vibrant town of Taveta. The event brought together leaders, community members, and cultural enthusiasts to celebrate the customs, traditions, and history of the Dawida, Pare, and Taveta communities, […]
Kenya will send 600 more police officers to Haiti next month to bolster an international anti-gang mission, President William Ruto said on Friday during a visit by the Haitian prime minister intended to speed up deployments to the force. At least 10 countries have promised to send a total of about 2,900 troops to participate […]
