African Stories in Perspective
African Stories in Perspective
Nairobi City, Kenya -The Nairobi City County Assembly has approved the formation of a 21-member special committee that will spearhead public participation forums across all 85 wards in the capital regarding the proposed KSh80 billion cooperation framework between the national government and the Nairobi City County Government. The committee, which will be chaired by Assembly […]
Nairobi, Kenya — A parliamentary watchdog has launched a fresh investigation into the handling of bursary funds in Kajiado North Constituency after lawmakers uncovered millions of shillings tied up in expired cheques that may never have reached needy students. The inquiry by the National Assembly’s Decentralized Funds Accounts Committee (DFAC) follows revelations in the Auditor-General’s […]
Nairobi, Kenya — Nairobi is set to receive KSh80 billion under a new cooperation framework between the national government and the Nairobi City County Government, in what is being described as one of the largest intergovernmental financing arrangements in recent years. The funds — nearly four times the county’s current allocation — are earmarked for […]
Athi River, Kenya — Kenya has commissioned Africa’s largest animal feed manufacturing facility in Athi River, Machakos County, in a landmark move aimed at doubling national milk production, enhancing feed standards, and strengthening the country’s position as a regional livestock powerhouse. The KSh 3 billion facility, established by De Heus Animal Nutrition, was officially launched […]
Nairobi, Kenya – The Institution of Surveyors of Kenya (ISK) has sharply criticised recent appointments to the National Land Commission (NLC), arguing that the exclusion of a surveyor undermines the technical capacity required for effective land governance. In a strongly worded statement, the professional body—representing land surveyors, valuers, land administrators, geospatial experts and other land-sector […]
Imenti Constituency, Kenya – Members of Parliament from Meru County have sharply criticized Oburu Odinga over remarks suggesting interest in the Deputy President’s position currently held by Kithure Kindiki, warning that the seat is neither vacant nor open to political negotiations. Speaking at a public rally in Central Imenti Constituency, the legislators cautioned the Orange […]
The National Environment Management Authority (NEMA) has commended Australian mining firm Base Titanium for successfully rehabilitating large sections of land at its former Kwale mining operations, describing the effort as a model for responsible mineral extraction in Kenya. Less than two years after mining activities ceased, significant environmental recovery is already visible across the once-active […]
The Principal Secretary in the State Department for Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET), Dr. Esther Thaara Muoria, has defended the newly introduced modular learning model in technical institutions, saying it is designed to equip learners with employable skills faster and address rising unemployment. Speaking in Meru County during the third graduation ceremony at […]
Residents of Meru County have received a major boost in the fight against climate change following the launch of the Subuiga Dam in Kisima Ward, Buuri Constituency. The dam, with a capacity of 150,000 cubic metres, is expected to significantly improve water availability for more than 10,000 residents from Matunda, Ntumburi, and Subuiga areas. The […]
The government has acknowledged that some students are unable to join Grade 10, due to financial challenges. Addressing the media at Harambee House in Nairobi,Government spokeman Isaac Mwaura says the government is embracing various measures including ,presidential and ministerial bursaries, as well as funds from Members of Parliament and county governments. However, the government has […]
