African Stories in Perspective
African Stories in Perspective
MOMBASA, KENYA — Martin Kivuva has urged Kenyans to register as voters ahead of the 2027 General Election, emphasizing the power of the ballot in shaping the country’s future. Speaking during Good Friday commemorations at the Holy Ghost Cathedral in Mombasa, the Archbishop called on citizens to take responsibility in electing leaders committed to service […]
MALINDI, Kenya – The national government has reaffirmed its commitment to the long-awaited expansion of Malindi International Airport, a strategic infrastructure project poised to transform the tourism and trade landscape across Kilifi and Tana River counties. During a recent inspection tour of the ongoing runway resurfacing works, officials from the Government Delivery Unit (GDU) and […]
NAIROBI, Kenya — The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) has reported a significant milestone in its latest push for democratic participation, announcing that over 300,000 new voters registered within the first 24 hours of a nationwide mass exercise. The drive, which officially commenced yesterday, is scheduled to run until April 28, 2026. This initiative […]
NAIROBI, Kenya — In a move to quell rising concerns over the constitutional autonomy of Kenya’s capital, Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi has officially distinguished the new intergovernmental agreement between the National Government and Nairobi City County from the previous military-led administration. Appearing before the Senate Committee on Devolution and Intergovernmental Relations on Tuesday, Mudavadi […]
MOMBASA, Kenya — Former Mombasa Governor Hassan Joho has announced that the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) will field candidates in all elective positions in the 2027 General Election, except for the presidency, where the party will support William Ruto for a second term. Speaking in Mombasa, Joho—who now serves as Cabinet Secretary for Mining—said ODM […]
The United Democratic Alliance (UDA) Secretary General Hassan Omar Hassan has downplayed calls by Hassan Joho to be considered for the Deputy President position in the 2027 General Election, insisting the ruling party has its own structured plans. Speaking during a consultative meeting with UDA leaders in Nyali, Mombasa, Omar dismissed what he termed as […]
The Macadamia Association of Kenya (MACNUT) has elected a new board following its Annual General Meeting held on February 27, 2026, ushering in a new leadership team at a critical time for Kenya’s macadamia sector. The newly constituted board will be chaired by Pally Muthathai, with Bernard Sitati serving as Treasurer, Lisa Muriuki as Secretary, […]
Religious leaders drawn from the Coast Interfaith Council of Clerics (CICC) convened at Nyali Baptist Church in Mombasa for an interfaith Iftar dinner aimed at strengthening understanding, cooperation, and peaceful coexistence among diverse faith communities. The gathering brought together leaders from Islam, Christianity, Hinduism, and African Traditional spirituality, who used the occasion to reflect on […]
MERU, Kenya — Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) Secretary General Edwin Sifuna has criticized the government over what he termed as continued harassment of citizens through arbitrary arrests and the alleged use of hired goons to intimidate leaders who criticize the administration. Speaking during a visit to Meru County, Sifuna said it was unfortunate that the […]
Jubilee presidential flagbearer Fred Matiang’i has sharply criticized what he termed as a “historic wastage of public resources,” singling out the growing budget allocation to State House Nairobi as a symbol of misplaced government priorities. Speaking during a church service in Murang’a County, Matiang’i questioned why the presidency requires significantly more funding than critical national […]
