African Stories in Perspective
African Stories in Perspective
MOMBASA, Kenya — Kenya’s coastal tourism industry has received a major boost following the arrival of a luxury cruise ship from the Philippines at the Port of Mombasa, carrying 630 tourists and 389 crew members on Monday morning. The vessel’s docking marks another milestone for Kenya’s growing cruise tourism market and highlights the country’s increasing […]
Voi, Kenya – A parliamentary watchdog committee has directed the National Land Commission (NLC) to urgently facilitate the recovery of a six-acre parcel in Voi Municipality that had been reserved for a National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) motor vehicle inspection centre, but is now occupied by squatters. The land, originally set aside for public […]
Kenya’s Ambassador to the Netherlands, Halima Mucheke, has urged residents of Meru County to rally behind President William Ruto’s re-election bid in 2027, warning that a shift in political leadership could derail ongoing development projects in the region. Speaking during Deputy President Kithure Kindiki’s development tour of North Imenti Constituency, Mucheke called on locals to […]
NAIROBI, Kenya — The United Democratic Alliance (UDA) has announced the commencement of its Repeat Phase II grassroots elections set for Thursday, April 23, 2026, in what marks a significant milestone in the party’s ongoing nationwide consolidation drive. The exercise follows the successful completion of grassroots polls in 25 counties, where 235,923 officials were elected, and […]
The government has been urged to zero-rate essential equipment used by people living with disabilities in order to improve their quality of life and promote inclusivity in society. Speaking during a Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) forum held in Kiirua, Buuri Sub-County in Meru County, nominated Member of the National Assembly Dorothy Muthoni emphasized the urgent […]
Mombasa, Kenya – The Coast Interfaith Council of Clerics (CICC) has convened a high-level stakeholders’ meeting to roll out the Peace, Empowerment and Resilience for Religious Leaders (PEARL) project, an initiative aimed at strengthening ethical leadership, social cohesion, and accountable governance in Mombasa and Kwale counties. The project comes at a pivotal moment in Kenya’s evolving […]
The Universities Academic Staff Union (UASU), Universities Academic Staff Union UoN Chapter, has called for the urgent appointment of a substantive Permanent Vice-Chancellor at the University of Nairobi, warning that the prolonged leadership vacuum is undermining stability and threatening the institution’s future. In a firm statement, the union expressed concern over delays in filling the […]
Taita Taveta, Kenya – Kenya has officially revived a historic railway line dating back over a century, marking a significant milestone in the country’s efforts to modernize transport and strengthen regional trade links. In a landmark ceremony held at Taita Taveta University, President William Ruto presided over the groundbreaking of the rehabilitation of the Voi–Taveta […]
Nairobi, Kenya — Prime Cabinet Secretary and Cabinet Secretary for Foreign and Diaspora Affairs Musalia Mudavadi has clarified that the newly signed Intergovernmental Cooperation Agreement between the National Government and Nairobi City County Government is designed to enhance collaboration—not transfer devolved functions. Appearing before the Senate Committee on Devolution and Intergovernmental Relations chaired by Abass […]
Kenya has taken a significant step toward transforming its livestock sector with the commissioning of Africa’s largest animal feed manufacturing facility in Athi River, Machakos County. The KSh 3 billion plant, established by De Heus Animal Nutrition, was officially launched in February 2026 by Agriculture Cabinet Secretary Mutahi Kagwe. The milestone project is part of […]
