African Stories in Perspective
African Stories in Perspective
Nairobi, Kenya – The Institution of Surveyors of Kenya (ISK) has sharply criticised recent appointments to the National Land Commission (NLC), arguing that the exclusion of a surveyor undermines the technical capacity required for effective land governance. In a strongly worded statement, the professional body—representing land surveyors, valuers, land administrators, geospatial experts and other land-sector […]
The government has acknowledged that some students are unable to join Grade 10, due to financial challenges. Addressing the media at Harambee House in Nairobi,Government spokeman Isaac Mwaura says the government is embracing various measures including ,presidential and ministerial bursaries, as well as funds from Members of Parliament and county governments. However, the government has […]
Nairobi, Kenya – A new study has revealed a striking disconnect between awareness and adoption of online schooling in Kenya, despite the country’s growing readiness for digital education. Research conducted by Koa Academy shows that while nearly 80 per cent of Kenyan parents are aware that full-time online schooling options exist, only 9 per cent have […]
Nairobi, Kenya – Leaders from the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) and the United Democratic Alliance (UDA) today held a consultative meeting with the Nairobi ODM–UDA Women’s Chapter at the Kenya School of Science, bringing together women leaders and advocates to deliberate on their role in community transformation and national development. The meeting was led by Nairobi […]
Nairobi, Kenya — President William Ruto on Tuesday met leaders from Meru County at State House, Nairobi, to chart a path for strengthening the United Democratic Alliance (UDA) at the grassroots while accelerating the county’s transformation agenda. The meeting was led by Meru Governor Isaac Mutuma and attended by Deputy President Kithure Kindiki, alongside other […]
Nairobi, Kenya — Kenya’s Senate County Public Accounts Committee (CPAC) is considering tough punitive measures, including the temporary suspension of county funding, after several governors repeatedly failed to honour parliamentary summons—raising fresh concerns about accountability within the country’s devolved system of governance. The standoff underscores growing tensions between political autonomy at the county level and […]
The conclusion of the inaugural PGK Equator Tour has been hailed as a defining moment in Kenya’s sporting evolution, with the government reaffirming its commitment to nurturing talent and positioning the country as a competitive force on the global golf stage. Speaking during the grand finale held on Sunday at the Royal Nairobi Golf Club, […]
Nairobi — Principal Secretary for Labour and Social Protection Shadrack Mwadime has challenged Kenyan youth to embrace unity and purpose as a pathway to transforming the country into a first-world economy. Speaking during a UDA Kumi Bila Break Movement breakfast meeting held in Nairobi, PS Mwadime called on emerging political youth movements and initiatives to […]
NAIROBI, Kenya – Kenya Railways Corporation has successfully conducted a trial run along the Uplands–Kijabe–Longonot railway line, marking a major milestone toward the full resumption of operations on one of the most strategic corridors of the metre-gauge railway network. The line has been out of service since April and May 2024 after unusually heavy rains triggered […]
As Kenya continues to grapple with persistent socio-economic inequalities, targeted bursary programmes are emerging as powerful tools for expanding access to education among learners from low-income and vulnerable households. In constituencies such as West Mugirango in Nyamira County and Kiharu in Murang’a County, innovative use of the National Government Constituency Development Fund (NG-CDF) is transforming […]
