African Stories in Perspective
African Stories in Perspective
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 […]
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 […]
