African Stories in Perspective
African Stories in Perspective
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 […]
NAIROBI, Kenya — In a move to quell rising concerns over the constitutional autonomy of Kenya’s capital, Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi has officially distinguished the new intergovernmental agreement between the National Government and Nairobi City County from the previous military-led administration. Appearing before the Senate Committee on Devolution and Intergovernmental Relations on Tuesday, Mudavadi […]
The Macadamia Association of Kenya (MACNUT) has elected a new board following its Annual General Meeting held on February 27, 2026, ushering in a new leadership team at a critical time for Kenya’s macadamia sector. The newly constituted board will be chaired by Pally Muthathai, with Bernard Sitati serving as Treasurer, Lisa Muriuki as Secretary, […]
The Kenya Editors Guild has called for urgent policy reforms and increased investment to empower women in agriculture, noting that their full participation is critical to Kenya’s economic growth and national food security. The call was made during a high level forum convened in Nairobi to mark International Women’s Week 2026 under the theme “Women […]
The government has unveiled an ambitious plan to transform Jomo Kenyatta International Airport into a world-class aviation hub, months after public debate over the proposed expansion of the facility by the Adani Group. The Ministry of Roads and Transport, led by Cabinet Secretary Davis Chirchir, convened a high-level meeting with global infrastructure consultancy Sidara Consultants […]
