African Stories in Perspective
African Stories in Perspective
February 12, NAIROBI – Senator Richard Onyonka of Kisii County has raised alarm over the escalating environmental and human rights violations linked to unregulated quarrying activities in the region. He has called for an immediate investigation, invoking Standing Order No. 53-1, to address the growing concerns surrounding the operations of Nyando Building Extracts Limited, a […]
Taita Taveta , Kenya – A bizarre scene unfolded at a recent press briefing where Taita Taveta County Health CECM, Mr.Gifton Mkaya engaged in a heated confrontation with Governor Andrew Mwadime over the county’s lack of regular health updates to the public. The altercation, which was captured on camera, ignited a wave of controversy. The […]
Bungoma County, January 28, 2025 – In a bold move to enhance food security and agricultural output, Bungoma County has announced plans to supply subsidized fertilizer and seeds to over 22,000 farmers this planting season. The initiative, aimed at improving yields for maize – the region’s staple crop – is a key component of the […]
Taita Taveta – Wundanyi Constituency is witnessing a significant transformation in its education sector, as the area Member of Parliament, Danson Mwashako, continues to champion better learning conditions for the youth. On January 24, 2025, Mwashako, alongside Education Cabinet Secretary Dr. Julius Ogamba, officially opened two newly-constructed schools featuring 16 state-of-the-art classrooms in Wumingu Kishushe […]
Monday, 27th, Bungoma – Two individuals, Sharon Nanjala Anyango,26, and Tobias Ngala Wekesa,23 have been arrested in Bungoma for impersonating senior officials of the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) and attempting to extort money from public officials and citizens. According to a statement by the EACC CEO Abdi Mahamud, the duo allegedly posed as EACC […]
After approximately two years since he left office , Former Taita Taveta Governor Alias “Mshapa” has for the first time come out publicly to send a sincere message of apology to the Residents of Taita Taveta (DATUZENs) . The Message was published on his official facebook page as the former governor and Media Mogul was […]
Bungoma County government has entered a four years-long partnership to empower women and girls, boost Education, leadership opportunities and gender inequality initiatives. Bungoma County’s sexual and gender-based violence prevalence is 23 per cent, compared to the national average of 13 per cent. Between 2016 – July 2023, data from the county shows that 9,089 cases […]
In a landmark step towards industrialization, Taita Taveta County is set to host the region’s first steel manufacturing plant. The upcoming groundbreaking ceremony for the Devki Steel Mills, slated for December 3, 2024, will be officiated by His Excellency President William Samoei Ruto. A pre-visit to the site, led by Cabinet Secretary for Investment, Trade, […]
Taita Taveta County is set to host the highly anticipated 97th Annual Music and Cultural Festivals, an event that promises to celebrate Kenya’s rich heritage and diverse traditions. Slated for 1st to 10th December 2024, the festival will take place at the Taita Taveta National Polytechnic in Voi, bringing together performers, artisans, and visitors from […]
Governor Simba Arati found himself in the hot seat during a session of the Senate Devolution and Intergovernmental Relations Committee yesterday, where discussions centered on Kisii County’s low development expenditure for the 2022/2023 financial year. The governor played the sympathy card during the session, alleging that Senator Richard Onyonka’s stern approach toward him was rooted […]
