African Stories in Perspective
African Stories in Perspective
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 […]
Football in Kenya has long been a battleground of debate and controversy, and the latest saga surrounds the manipulation and alteration of the Football Kenya Federation (FKF) electoral voter register in Mandera County. Allegedly orchestrated by Ismail and his regime, this controversy has cast a shadow over the credibility of the FKF and raised serious […]
Today, Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) officially launched its Strategic Plan 2024-2028 at the iconic Ivory Burning Site in Nairobi National Park. The event, which underscores the government’s commitment to wildlife conservation, was presided over by Tourism and Wildlife Cabinet Secretary Hon. Rebecca Miano, and attended by dignitaries including; Principal Secretary Silvia Museiya (Wildlife), Principal Secretary […]
A constitutional petition seeking a referendum to remove President William Ruto and Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua from office has taken a crucial turn. Hon. Justice Bahati Mwamuye, presiding over HCCHRPET E356/2024 Cyprian Nyamwamu & others vs President William Ruto & others, today set the 29th of October 2024 as the date for highlighting submissions by […]
The Senate Roads and Transport Committee experienced a stormy session on Monday as Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi faced tough scrutiny over the proposed takeover of Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) by Adani Airport Holdings. During the heated proceedings, Kisii Senator Richard Onyonka spearheaded the opposition, raising concerns about the transparency of the deal and […]
In a significant ruling on September 20, 2024, the High Court of Kenya declared the National Government Constituency Development Fund (NG-CDF) unconstitutional. A three-judge bench found that the fund violated the principles of devolution outlined in the Constitution. The court highlighted that the NG-CDF, established to fund local development projects, had led to the duplication […]
The 13th Parliament resumed on Tuesday, September 17, 2024, following its recess. Among the key contributors was Hon. Steve Mogaka, who actively advocated for reforms in the coffee sector and education, particularly addressing the pressing challenges facing coffee farmers and the country’s basic learning institutions. During his speech, Mogaka highlighted the plight of coffee farmers […]
President William Ruto has appointed Douglas Kanja as Kenya’s new Inspector-General of Police Service for a four-year term following his vetting and approval by both Houses of Parliament. Dr Ruto made the appointment in a gazette notice dated September 19, 2024, just a day after Members of Parliament gave the new police boss the green […]
A heated meeting between the Senate Finance Committee and National Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi took place as senators rejected the proposed reduction in county revenue allocations under the Division of Revenue Bill. The Senate Committee is pushing for KSh 400 billion for counties, while the Treasury is offering KSh 380 billion, citing a drop […]
