African Stories in Perspective
African Stories in Perspective
The conclusion of the inaugural PGK Equator Tour has been hailed as a defining moment in Kenya’s sporting evolution, with the government reaffirming its commitment to nurturing talent and positioning the country as a competitive force on the global golf stage. Speaking during the grand finale held on Sunday at the Royal Nairobi Golf Club, […]
Summary The ODPC has received 9,061 complaints, with 357 cases heard and determined and 134 enforcement notices issued. The Commission has also issued 184 compensation orders, resolved 84 cases through Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR), and imposed 20 penalty notices to ensure compliance. Kassait noted that many complaints involve school-going children, terming this a major concern. […]
Nyeri County, Kenya – Kenyan Former Interior Cabinet Secretary and Jubilee Party Deputy Leader Dr. Fred Matiang’i has sharply condemned the violent incident that disrupted a church service at Wairima ACK Church in Othaya, Nyeri County, describing it as a dangerous affront to democracy, human rights, and the sanctity of places of worship. The incident, […]
Mwea, Kenya — Rice farmers in Mwea and other major production areas have received a major boost after cooperatives confirmed that all locally produced rice delivered has been fully taken up and paid for, easing fears of stock accumulation and delayed payments that have previously affected the sector. This assurance was given during a high-level visit […]
Pupils in marginalised parts of Meru, Isiolo and Laikipia counties are studying in permanent, well-equipped classrooms for the first time after 28 public schools benefited from new learning facilities under a public-private partnership spearheaded by Lewa Wildlife Conservancy. At Rugusu Primary School in Buuri Constituency, Meru County, learners who previously studied in overcrowded or semi-permanent […]
Nairobi — Principal Secretary for Labour and Social Protection Shadrack Mwadime has challenged Kenyan youth to embrace unity and purpose as a pathway to transforming the country into a first-world economy. Speaking during a UDA Kumi Bila Break Movement breakfast meeting held in Nairobi, PS Mwadime called on emerging political youth movements and initiatives to […]
NAIROBI, Kenya – Kenya Railways Corporation has successfully conducted a trial run along the Uplands–Kijabe–Longonot railway line, marking a major milestone toward the full resumption of operations on one of the most strategic corridors of the metre-gauge railway network. The line has been out of service since April and May 2024 after unusually heavy rains triggered […]
Meru, Kenya — Leaders in the tea sector have cautioned Githunguri MP Gathoni wa Muchomba against what they termed as misleading tea farmers over claims of proposed new levies in the Tea Bill currently before the Senate. The warning was issued during a high-level tea industry stakeholders’ meeting held at Imenti Tea Factory, which brought […]
As Kenya continues to grapple with persistent socio-economic inequalities, targeted bursary programmes are emerging as powerful tools for expanding access to education among learners from low-income and vulnerable households. In constituencies such as West Mugirango in Nyamira County and Kiharu in Murang’a County, innovative use of the National Government Constituency Development Fund (NG-CDF) is transforming […]
Mombasa, Kenya –Â Bandari Maritime Academy (BMA) has reaffirmed its commitment to bridging the long-standing sea-time gap that has delayed the completion of studies for seafaring cadets in Kenya. For years, students pursuing Marine Engineering and Nautical Science have faced challenges in meeting the mandatory 12 months of sea-time required for certification, largely due to the […]
