African Stories in Perspective
African Stories in Perspective
Mombasa, Kenya – William Ruto has credited the Broad-Based Government for enabling what he described as some of the most consequential legislation in Kenya’s development history, including the establishment of the National Infrastructure Fund and the rollout of the Kenya Pipeline Company Initial Public Offering (IPO). [spacer height=”20px”] Speaking on Friday during an Iftar dinner […]
The Kenya Editors Guild has called for urgent policy reforms and increased investment to empower women in agriculture, noting that their full participation is critical to Kenya’s economic growth and national food security. [spacer height=”20px”] The call was made during a high level forum convened in Nairobi to mark International Women’s Week 2026 under the […]
Kilifi, Kenya– Stakeholders in mangrove conservation have raised concern over the growing trend of record-breaking tree planting campaigns, warning that many mangrove restoration projects are failing because they ignore critical ecological conditions. [spacer height=”20px”] According to World Wide Fund for Nature Kenya (WWF-Kenya), up to 80 percent of mangrove planting initiatives fail when restoration efforts […]
The government has unveiled an ambitious plan to transform Jomo Kenyatta International Airport into a world-class aviation hub, months after public debate over the proposed expansion of the facility by the Adani Group. [spacer height=”20px”] The Ministry of Roads and Transport, led by Cabinet Secretary Davis Chirchir, convened a high-level meeting with global infrastructure consultancy […]
Ten years of sustained investment in the Upper Tana watershed are being credited with strengthening water security for millions of residents in Nairobi, as stakeholders call for expanded financing and partnerships to safeguard the country’s critical water towers. [spacer height=”20px”] The milestone was marked during a tenth-anniversary event hosted by the Upper Tana-Nairobi Water Fund […]
As the world marked International Women’s Day, the wife of Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi, Tessie Mudavadi, called for the removal of legal and structural barriers that continue to hinder women and girls from enjoying equal rights. [spacer height=”20px”] Speaking during the celebrations in Chuka, Tessie said empowering women and girls is essential for building […]
As the world marked International Women’s Day, the Coast Interfaith Council of Clerics Trust (CICC) Women’s Desk has called on both county and national governments to invest more in women’s leadership, rights, and opportunities, saying empowering women strengthens families, communities, and society at large. [spacer height=”20px”] Speaking in Mombasa during the commemorations themed “Give to […]
Nairobi Kenya – The Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) has urged industries and manufacturers in Kenya to embrace energy efficiency measures as a practical way of lowering operational costs while sustaining production levels. [spacer height=”20px”] Speaking during the inaugural CEOs breakfast meeting on the Energy Management Regulations, 2025, EPRA Director General Daniel Kiptoo Bargoria […]
NAIROBI, Kenya — Leaders of the United Alternative Government have strongly opposed the proposed National Infrastructure Fund Bill, 2026, raising concerns that the initiative could weaken financial oversight and expose Kenya to potential economic and national security risks. [spacer height=”20px”] Addressing the media during a press conference at the SKM Command Center in Nairobi, opposition […]
President William Ruto has lauded the newly signed KSh80 billion cooperation agreement between the National Government and the Nairobi City County Government, terming it a bold step toward resolving long-standing infrastructure and service delivery challenges in the capital. [spacer height=”20px”] Speaking during an inspection tour of Dagoretti South and Dagoretti North constituencies on Tuesday, the […]
