African Stories in Perspective
African Stories in Perspective
MERU COUNTY, Kenya – Farmers in tobacco-growing regions are expected to benefit from a new initiative aimed at promoting crop diversification and strengthening agricultural support systems to enhance livelihoods and improve public health. The initiative was the focus of a consultative meeting held in Meru County, bringing together representatives from the World Health Organization (WHO), […]
MERU, Kenya – Cultural enthusiasts and education stakeholders have called for the integration of African traditions and indigenous knowledge into Kenya’s Competency-Based Education (CBE) curriculum and other African education systems, saying cultural heritage can play a vital role in shaping learners’ identity, values, and practical skills. The appeal was made during a stakeholders’ engagement that […]
MOMBASA, Kenya – As the construction of the Maritime Survival Training and Certification Centre gains momentum at Bandari Maritime Academy (BMA), Kenyan investors have been urged to grab emerging opportunities within the shipping and Blue Economy sectors. This call was made by Kenya School of Revenue Administration (KESRA) Commissioner, Dr. Mugambi Mwirigi, during a visit […]
MERU, Kenya –Â Infertility is emerging as a growing public health concern in Kenya, with health experts warning that the increasing number of couples struggling to conceive is placing emotional and financial strain on families across the country. According to reproductive health specialists, nearly two in every ten couples in Kenya are facing fertility challenges and […]
NAIROBI, Kenya –Â Kenya has launched a landmark national training curriculum aimed at strengthening private sector preparedness and resilience against growing climate risks, in a major step toward integrating weather and climate intelligence into economic planning and business decision-making. The Curriculum on Weather and Climate Information Services for Private Sector Stakeholders was officially unveiled on Tuesday […]
MERU, Kenya –Â Chiefs and assistant chiefs across Meru County have been challenged to take a more active role in promoting government programmes and ensuring development projects are effectively implemented at the grassroots level. Speaking during a consultative workshop bringing together National Government Administration Officers (NGAO) in Meru County, Kilemi Kiburi, the Principal Secretary in the […]
KWALE, Kenya – Kenya is now looking beyond traditional table sugar production and embracing ethanol manufacturing as a strategic solution to revive the country’s struggling sugar industry, lower fuel costs and create thousands of rural jobs. The shift follows growing interest in Brazil’s globally acclaimed sugarcane-to-fuel model, which has transformed sugarcane into a major source […]
LAMU, Kenya – In a moving display of resilience and determination, what began as an ordinary graduation ceremony in Mokowe transformed into an emotional celebration of hope as more than 140 young people in Lamu County completed the Huawei DigiTruck digital training programme. Held at the Mokowe Kenya Maritime Authority Command Centre, the ceremony brought […]
MERU, Kenya – The Kenya Bureau of Standards has initiated nationwide public consultations on a new set of proposed regulations aimed at strengthening oversight in product certification, laboratory testing, and measurement systems. The draft proposals were unveiled during a stakeholder forum held in Meru on Friday, where participants voiced concerns over the increasing circulation of […]
MOMBASA, Kenya –Â William Ruto on Thursday launched a five-day development tour of the Coast region by issuing more than 33,000 title deeds to residents from six counties, in what the government described as a major step toward resolving historical land ownership disputes. The title deeds were handed over during a ceremony held at Mama […]
