African Stories in Perspective
African Stories in Perspective
MOMBASA, Kenya — A major breakthrough in the fight against transnational organized crime and drug trafficking has been recorded after a multi-agency Kenyan operation intercepted 1,024 kilograms of methamphetamine worth an estimated Sh8.2 billion aboard a stateless vessel in the Indian Ocean. The vessel, MV Igor, which had long been on the radar of international […]
Kenyan singer and nominated Senator Crystal Asige has filed a lawsuit against celebrated music group Sauti Sol and their label Sol Generation Records, accusing them of discrimination, exploitation, and violation of her intellectual property rights. In a detailed witness statement filed at the High Court, Asige paints a troubling picture of her experience under the […]
BUNGOMA, Kenya — Several passengers were injured on Saturday evening after two public service vehicles — a Bungoma Line Shuttle and a West Tours Sacco matatu — collided head-on at Sibembe area along the busy Bungoma–Mumias road. The grisly accident, which occurred at around 5:30 p.m., left both vehicles extensively damaged and caused a major […]
The hearing of a long-running corruption case involving former Nzoia Sugar Company Managing Director Godfrey Sifuna Wanyonyi and seven other senior officials has been adjourned at the Bungoma Anti-Corruption Court, with the prosecution expected to call its final witnesses when proceedings resume early next year. The case — which has been before the courts since […]
BUNGOMA, Kenya — The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) has successfully recovered a prime parcel of public land worth Sh35 million belonging to the Ministry of State Department for Housing and Urban Development, after the Bungoma Environment and Land Court ruled that it had been illegally acquired by a private individual. The disputed half-acre property, located […]
BUNGOMA, Kenya — A total of 1,096 young people from Bungoma County are set to benefit from the government’s National Youth Opportunities Towards Advancement (NYOTA) program, a flagship initiative designed to equip youth with entrepreneurial skills and provide them with business funding. The program, officially rolled out in Bungoma at the Kibabii Vocational Training Centre, […]
Voi, Kenya — Taita Taveta County has taken a decisive step toward transforming its energy future with the official launch of the County Energy Plan, a comprehensive roadmap aimed at scaling up energy access, attracting investment, and positioning the county as a regional leader in sustainable power solutions. The landmark event, hosted at the scenic […]
MOMBASA, Kenya — In a landmark land regularization event held in Miritini, the Mombasa County government on Saturday officially issued title deeds to more than 500 residents — a milestone that not only resolved decades of land uncertainty but also delivered a moment of stunning personal revelation from a sitting legislator. Among the recipients was […]
Nairobi, Kenya — The OKOA Nairobi Movement has launched a blistering attack on Governor Johnson Sakaja’s administration, accusing it of unprecedented financial mismanagement, systemic corruption, and presiding over the collapse of essential services in the capital. In a strongly worded statement, the civic movement alleged that the Nairobi City County Government (NCCG) is “effectively insolvent,” […]
Bungoma Court Adjourns KES 11M Graft Case Against Former Nzoia Sugar Company Managing Director and Other Top Officials The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) graft case involving former Nzoia Sugar Company Managing Director Godfrey Sifuna Wanyonyi and seven other executive officials failed to proceed today in Bungoma Anti-Corruption Court. The case was scheduled to conclude […]
