African Stories in Perspective
African Stories in Perspective
MGENO, Taita Taveta — Residents of Mgeno and surrounding areas are set to benefit from clean, safe, reliable and affordable piped water following the extension of the Josa Modambogho Water Project to the community. The expansion marks a significant milestone in efforts to address the longstanding water challenges facing residents in the area, bringing a […]
TAITA TAVETA — Residents of California and Mwaranginyi villages in Mwatate, Taita Taveta County are set to benefit from improved access to clean and reliable water following the commissioning of two water tanks under the Josa Modambogho Water Project. The two facilities were commissioned this morning as part of ongoing efforts to expand access to […]
VOI, Taita Taveta — A long-running dispute over the sub-division, survey and titling of Kishamba B Community Land in Voi, Taita Taveta County, has taken a new turn following intervention from the Office of President William Ruto. The development comes after months of complaints from a section of community members who raised questions over the […]
TAITA TAVETA, Kenya – In what began as a routine police patrol on 8th April 2024 in Singila Village, Mwatate, Taita Taveta County, a fatal confrontation ensued that prematurely cut short the life of 31-year-old Julius Mwafuga. Constable James Hindu Mburu, an officer then attached to Mwatate Police Station, stands accused of the alleged murder of the […]
Voi, Kenya – A parliamentary watchdog committee has directed the National Land Commission (NLC) to urgently facilitate the recovery of a six-acre parcel in Voi Municipality that had been reserved for a National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) motor vehicle inspection centre, but is now occupied by squatters. The land, originally set aside for public […]
Taita Taveta, Kenya – Kenya has officially revived a historic railway line dating back over a century, marking a significant milestone in the country’s efforts to modernize transport and strengthen regional trade links. In a landmark ceremony held at Taita Taveta University, President William Ruto presided over the groundbreaking of the rehabilitation of the Voi–Taveta […]
Taita Taveta, Kenya — Tension is mounting in Taita Taveta County after members of the Kishushe Ranchers Cooperative Society Limited accused powerful investors and a section of county officials of attempting to push mining consents without the involvement of legitimate landowners. The ranchers say the alleged illegal consents have created confusion within the Ministry of […]
