African Stories in Perspective
African Stories in Perspective
MERU, Kenya – Three people were killed and several others injured after heavily armed cattle rustlers, believed to have crossed over from the Samburu administrative region, launched coordinated night attacks across three areas in Meru County on Saturday. The first raid occurred at dusk in Igembe Central, where the attackers drove away 62 head of […]
Bungoma Governor Kenneth Makelo Lusaka has reaffirmed his administration’s dedication to uplifting persons living with disabilities as the county launched the fourth phase of wheelchair distribution in partnership with the Walkabout Foundation. During the event, 100 new wheelchairs were issued to beneficiaries, marking what Governor Lusaka described as “a day of dignity… a day of […]
The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) has secured orders from the Bungoma High Court halting the auction of key assets belonging to Matili Technical Training Institute, following revelations that the Sh17 million debt claim used to justify the auction was fraudulent. Lady Justice Sharif Mwanaisha Said on Thursday suspended the ongoing auction process and barred […]
Amboseli, Kenya – The much-anticipated Maa Festival, set for November 4 at Amboseli National Park, has taken on greater significance following the planned handover of the park’s management to the Kajiado County Government. The move, announced by President William Ruto, marks a historic shift in Kenya’s conservation landscape — one that could redefine local governance, […]
BUNGOMA, Kenya — Several passengers were injured on Saturday evening after two public service vehicles — a Bungoma Line Shuttle and a West Tours Sacco matatu — collided head-on at Sibembe area along the busy Bungoma–Mumias road. The grisly accident, which occurred at around 5:30 p.m., left both vehicles extensively damaged and caused a major […]
The hearing of a long-running corruption case involving former Nzoia Sugar Company Managing Director Godfrey Sifuna Wanyonyi and seven other senior officials has been adjourned at the Bungoma Anti-Corruption Court, with the prosecution expected to call its final witnesses when proceedings resume early next year. The case — which has been before the courts since […]
BUNGOMA, Kenya — The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) has successfully recovered a prime parcel of public land worth Sh35 million belonging to the Ministry of State Department for Housing and Urban Development, after the Bungoma Environment and Land Court ruled that it had been illegally acquired by a private individual. The disputed half-acre property, located […]
BUNGOMA, Kenya — A total of 1,096 young people from Bungoma County are set to benefit from the government’s National Youth Opportunities Towards Advancement (NYOTA) program, a flagship initiative designed to equip youth with entrepreneurial skills and provide them with business funding. The program, officially rolled out in Bungoma at the Kibabii Vocational Training Centre, […]
Voi, Kenya — Taita Taveta County has taken a decisive step toward transforming its energy future with the official launch of the County Energy Plan, a comprehensive roadmap aimed at scaling up energy access, attracting investment, and positioning the county as a regional leader in sustainable power solutions. The landmark event, hosted at the scenic […]
MOMBASA, Kenya — In a landmark land regularization event held in Miritini, the Mombasa County government on Saturday officially issued title deeds to more than 500 residents — a milestone that not only resolved decades of land uncertainty but also delivered a moment of stunning personal revelation from a sitting legislator. Among the recipients was […]
