African Stories in Perspective
African Stories in Perspective
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 […]
BUSIA, Kenya – The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) on Saturday carried out a coordinated search operation targeting six senior officials of the County Government of Busia over allegations of procurement irregularities, conflict of interest, theft of public funds, and unexplained wealth. The high-profile operation is part of ongoing investigations into tenders worth KES 1.4 […]
The Cabinet Secretary for Public Service, Human Capital Development, and Special Programmes, Hon. Geoffrey Kiringa Ruku, officially flagged off a large-scale relief food distribution exercise at Chakaleri Grounds in Mwatate Constituency. This vital initiative comes as part of the Government’s ongoing nationwide efforts to support vulnerable communities facing acute food insecurity due to prolonged drought […]
KIGALI, (Prime Africa News) – Rwanda has announced plans to withdraw from the Economic Community of Central African States (ECCAS), signaling escalating diplomatic tensions in the region, particularly over the ongoing offensive by M23 rebels in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), widely believed to be backed by Kigali. The move follows a contentious ECCAS […]
A Kisumu court has acquitted all 12 accused persons in the long-running anti-corruption case involving the Lake Basin Development Authority (LBDA) retail mall project, bringing an end to a high-profile legal battle that has gripped the nation since 2019. Principal Magistrate Celesa Okore delivered the landmark ruling on June 3, 2025, in Anti-Corruption Case No. […]
Sudan’s newly appointed Prime Minister, Kamil Idris, has dissolved the country’s caretaker government, just one day after taking the oath of office. The announcement was made late Sunday through the state-run Sudan News Agency (SUNA), signaling a swift and dramatic start to Idris’s tenure as the first civilian prime minister since the 2021 military coup. […]
Nyamira County, Kenya — As relentless rains continue to pound the Gusii Highlands, residents of West Mugirango in Nyamira County are facing the growing threat of deadly lightning strikes. In a recent tragic incident, two young people lost their lives and another was injured after lightning struck them while they sought shelter under an open […]
