African Stories in Perspective
African Stories in Perspective
Meru County, Kenya — Residents of Ngare Ndare in Buuri Sub-County, Meru County, are celebrating a major milestone in healthcare delivery following the completion and upgrading of Ngare Ndare Dispensary through a strategic partnership between Lewa Wildlife Conservancy and the Meru County Government. For years, families in this remote area were forced to travel more […]
Kakamega County, Kenya –Â A family in Mawe Tatu Sub-Location, Likuyani Sub-County, Kakamega County, is demanding justice following the brutal killing of their 28-year-old kin, Josphat Etyang, who was allegedly abducted from his home, lynched and his body set ablaze by unknown assailants on Wednesday night. According to the family, the attack occurred at around 10pm […]
Nairobi – President William Ruto has praised the Dawoodi Bohra community for its significant contribution to Kenya’s socio-economic development, citing strong investments in housing, healthcare, and education that continue to support national growth. Speaking during an official visit to the Aljamea-tus-Saifiyah Nairobi campus in Karen, the President said the community’s long-standing presence and commitment to Kenya […]
Nairobi — The government has dismissed reports linking the National Youth Service (NYS) to a fresh Sh6.2 billion corruption scandal, insisting that no public money has been lost and that all questionable claims have been halted. Cabinet Secretary for Public Service, Human Capital Development and Special Programmes Geoffrey Ruku said all pending bills associated with […]
The Avocado Society of Kenya has welcomed the opening of the Kenya National Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KNCCI) liaison office in Dubai, terming it a long-awaited lifeline for avocado exporters who have endured years of losses, delayed payments and unresolved trade disputes in international markets. Speaking following the announcement, Avocado Society Chief Executive Officer […]
Nairobi, Kenya –Â The Law Society of Kenya (LSK) has raised alarm over what it terms a growing pattern of judicial overreach, warning that recent court orders could undermine the independence of the legal profession, restrict access to justice and disrupt the effective functioning of public institutions. Speaking at a press conference at the LSK headquarters […]
Mombasa, Kenya (Prime Africa News) – A quiet but powerful transformation is unfolding along Kenya’s Coast, where youth and women entrepreneurs are leveraging innovation and digital skills to reshape the region’s economic future. At the centre of this shift is Westerwelle Startup Haus Mombasa, an entrepreneurship hub that has emerged as a key launchpad for coastal […]
Kenya has unveiled plans to revive its struggling cashew nut industry in a major push aimed at creating about 350,000 jobs and injecting an estimated Sh30 billion into the economy. Agriculture and Livestock Development Cabinet Secretary Mutahi Kagwe said the decline in cashew nut production over the years has resulted in massive job losses, reduced […]
Nairobi, Kenya – The Built Environment Professional Association (BEPA) has placed full responsibility for the recent building collapse in Nairobi’s South C area on the developer and professionals involved, ruling out any possibility that the incident was an act of nature. Addressing the media on Thursday morning in Nairobi, BEPA—an umbrella body bringing together key professional […]
The government has disbursed approximately KSh250 million to more than 9,500 young entrepreneurs across six North Rift counties under the Nyota Business Start-Up Capital Programme, in a major boost aimed at tackling youth unemployment and poverty. The beneficiaries, drawn from Uasin Gishu, Elgeyo-Marakwet, Nandi, Trans Nzoia, Turkana and West Pokot counties, each received KSh22,000 to […]
