African Stories in Perspective
African Stories in Perspective
NAIROBI, Kenya – Premier Hospital has earned Level 5 certification, marking an important step in its ongoing commitment to providing quality healthcare and meeting the government’s national standards. This certification is part of the government’s ongoing work to regularly assess and classify hospitals based on their capacity, quality of care, infrastructure, and ability to treat different […]
The Founder and Executive Director of the Emerging Leaders Foundation, Madam Caren Wakoli, has called on the government to strengthen performance management in the public service through the adoption of robust performance contracting systems and the use of reliable data to assess the effectiveness of public institutions. Speaking during the opening day of the National […]
NAIROBI, Kenya — The Employment and Labour Relations Court has issued interim orders protecting an employee of Kenya Tea Development Agency (KTDA) Holdings Limited from termination pending the hearing of a constitutional and labour rights petition that could have far-reaching implications for workplace inclusion, disability rights, and corporate accountability in Kenya. The case, Thomas Mwiraria Murithi […]
NAIROBI, Kenya –Â Kenya has launched a landmark national training curriculum aimed at strengthening private sector preparedness and resilience against growing climate risks, in a major step toward integrating weather and climate intelligence into economic planning and business decision-making. The Curriculum on Weather and Climate Information Services for Private Sector Stakeholders was officially unveiled on Tuesday […]
The Kenya Bureau of Standards (KEBS) today spearheaded Kenya’s commemoration of World Metrology Day 2026 with renewed calls for robust, credible, and internationally harmonized measurement systems to strengthen policymaking, industrialization, scientific innovation, fair trade, and consumer protection. The high level celebrations, held at Edge Conferencing Centre in Nairobi under the global theme “Metrology: Building Trust […]
NAIROBI, Kenya – First Lady Rachel Ruto has reaffirmed her commitment to advancing education and supporting children’s welfare, saying partnerships remain critical in addressing challenges facing learners across the country. Speaking at Farasi Lane School in Nairobi during the handover of a school bus she pledged last year, Mrs Ruto said the donation represents more than […]
NAIROBI, Kenya — The United Democratic Alliance (UDA) has announced the commencement of its Repeat Phase II grassroots elections set for Thursday, April 23, 2026, in what marks a significant milestone in the party’s ongoing nationwide consolidation drive. The exercise follows the successful completion of grassroots polls in 25 counties, where 235,923 officials were elected, and […]
The Universities Academic Staff Union (UASU), Universities Academic Staff Union UoN Chapter, has called for the urgent appointment of a substantive Permanent Vice-Chancellor at the University of Nairobi, warning that the prolonged leadership vacuum is undermining stability and threatening the institution’s future. In a firm statement, the union expressed concern over delays in filling the […]
Nairobi, Kenya — Prime Cabinet Secretary and Cabinet Secretary for Foreign and Diaspora Affairs Musalia Mudavadi has clarified that the newly signed Intergovernmental Cooperation Agreement between the National Government and Nairobi City County Government is designed to enhance collaboration—not transfer devolved functions. Appearing before the Senate Committee on Devolution and Intergovernmental Relations chaired by Abass […]
NAIROBI, Kenya — The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) has reported a significant milestone in its latest push for democratic participation, announcing that over 300,000 new voters registered within the first 24 hours of a nationwide mass exercise. The drive, which officially commenced yesterday, is scheduled to run until April 28, 2026. This initiative […]
