African Stories in Perspective
African Stories in Perspective
Nairobi – President William Ruto has praised the Dawoodi Bohra community for its significant contribution to Kenya’s socio-economic development, citing strong investments in housing, healthcare, and education that continue to support national growth. Speaking during an official visit to the Aljamea-tus-Saifiyah Nairobi campus in Karen, the President said the community’s long-standing presence and commitment to Kenya […]
Nairobi — The government has dismissed reports linking the National Youth Service (NYS) to a fresh Sh6.2 billion corruption scandal, insisting that no public money has been lost and that all questionable claims have been halted. Cabinet Secretary for Public Service, Human Capital Development and Special Programmes Geoffrey Ruku said all pending bills associated with […]
The Avocado Society of Kenya has welcomed the opening of the Kenya National Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KNCCI) liaison office in Dubai, terming it a long-awaited lifeline for avocado exporters who have endured years of losses, delayed payments and unresolved trade disputes in international markets. Speaking following the announcement, Avocado Society Chief Executive Officer […]
Nairobi, Kenya – The Law Society of Kenya (LSK) has raised alarm over what it terms a growing pattern of judicial overreach, warning that recent court orders could undermine the independence of the legal profession, restrict access to justice and disrupt the effective functioning of public institutions. Speaking at a press conference at the LSK headquarters […]
Nairobi, Kenya – The Built Environment Professional Association (BEPA) has placed full responsibility for the recent building collapse in Nairobi’s South C area on the developer and professionals involved, ruling out any possibility that the incident was an act of nature. Addressing the media on Thursday morning in Nairobi, BEPA—an umbrella body bringing together key professional […]
The Wiper Patriotic Front party leader Dr Stephen Kalonzo Musyoka has delivered a sweeping and uncompromising end-of-year address, painting a grim picture of the state of the nation while urging Kenyans to embrace what he termed the “urgency of now” as the country heads into 2026. Speaking on the second-to-last day of 2025, Kalonzo said […]
NAIROBI,Kenya (Prime Africa News) – Road accidents continue to claim thousands of lives across Africa during the month of December, reinforcing a deepening road safety crisis on the continent. According to global and regional road safety analyses, Africa accounts for nearly 20 per cent of all road traffic deaths worldwide, despite having a relatively small […]
Prime Africa News – The Kenya Tea Development Agency (KTDA) has projected renewed optimism for the smallholder tea sector despite navigating one of the most turbulent years in global commodity markets. Speaking during the 2025 KTDA Directors Conference at Safari Park Hotel, Group CEO Wilson Muthaura said the sector had demonstrated extraordinary resilience in the […]
Nairobi, Kenya — Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has called on Chief Justices and senior judges from across East Africa to lead a bold and transformative regional conversation on national identity—one grounded in shared interests rather than ethnicity, geography, language, or other historical fault lines. Speaking during the launch of the 22nd East Africa Judges Conference […]
Nairobi, Kenya – The Micro and Small Enterprises Authority (MSEA) has launched the Cohort 1 Business Development Services (BDS) Classroom Training under Component 2 of the Kenya Jobs and Economic Transformation (KJET) Project, marking a major step toward strengthening the competitiveness of MSME clusters across the country. The programme, which officially kicked off on 10 […]
