African Stories in Perspective
African Stories in Perspective
Machakos, Kenya – Global animal nutrition company De Heus Kenya is set to officially launch a Sh3 billion (USD 23 million) state-of-the-art animal feed manufacturing plant in Athi River on February 18, 2026, marking one of the largest private-sector investments in Kenya’s livestock and agribusiness industry in recent years. The new facility is expected to significantly […]
Nairobi, Kenya – Leaders from the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) and the United Democratic Alliance (UDA) today held a consultative meeting with the Nairobi ODM–UDA Women’s Chapter at the Kenya School of Science, bringing together women leaders and advocates to deliberate on their role in community transformation and national development. The meeting was led by Nairobi […]
Mombasa, Kenya — A total of 5,880 young entrepreneurs from Mombasa, Kwale and Taita-Taveta counties are set to receive KSh147 million in business grants today under the National Youth Opportunities Towards Advancement (NYOTA) programme, during a ceremony presided over by President William Ruto at the Jomo Kenyatta Showground, Mombasa. The beneficiaries have been selected from […]
Nairobi, Kenya — President William Ruto on Tuesday met leaders from Meru County at State House, Nairobi, to chart a path for strengthening the United Democratic Alliance (UDA) at the grassroots while accelerating the county’s transformation agenda. The meeting was led by Meru Governor Isaac Mutuma and attended by Deputy President Kithure Kindiki, alongside other […]
Mtwapa, Kenya — Over 600 cyclists from Kenya and Europe converged at Mawenzi Resort for the annual Mawenzi MTB and Gravel Race, a high-energy event that combined competitive cycling, youth participation, and environmental conservation advocacy. The riders competed across seven categories, covering distances of up to 72 kilometres for elite athletes, while children aged between […]
Mombasa, Kenya – The Westerwelle Startup Haus in Mombasa County is celebrating a major milestone in its efforts to transform youth perspectives on entrepreneurship and digital technology, helping young people grow sustainable businesses and strong brands. Speaking in Mombasa, the Country Director, Mercy Mkulu, said the hub successfully implemented five key programmes last year, which have […]
The standoff over the Little Theatre Club land in Mombasa is far from resolved, despite claims by the government that an agreement has already been reached between Mombasa creatives and Kenya Railways. Speaking on the matter, Principal Secretary in the State Department for Transport, Mohamed Daghar, said a nine-member taskforce formed last week to address […]
Mombasa, Kenya – The Archbishop of Mombasa, Most Rev. Martin Kivuva, has warmly welcomed the appointment of Bishop Dominic Kimengich as the Coadjutor Archbishop of the Archdiocese of Mombasa by His Holiness Pope Leo XIV. The appointment, officially announced on 28 January 2026, marks a significant pastoral transition for one of Kenya’s metropolitan sees and […]
Nairobi, Kenya — Kenya’s Senate County Public Accounts Committee (CPAC) is considering tough punitive measures, including the temporary suspension of county funding, after several governors repeatedly failed to honour parliamentary summons—raising fresh concerns about accountability within the country’s devolved system of governance. The standoff underscores growing tensions between political autonomy at the county level and […]
Across Africa’s legislative chambers, some of the most consequential decisions are shaped far from the glare of plenary debates and live television coverage. They are forged instead in structured parliamentary retreats—quiet, strategic spaces where lawmakers step back from partisan contestation to reflect, realign, and reset national legislative priorities. As Kenya’s National Assembly begins a five-day […]
