African Stories in Perspective
African Stories in Perspective
Bungoma Governor Kenneth Lusaka has officially launched a landmark Early Childhood Development Education (ECDE) feeding program that will see 90,750 pre-primary learners across 820 ECDE centres receive fortified porridge, marking a significant step toward eradicating hunger and boosting educational outcomes for the county’s youngest students. The program, launched at Masinde Muliro Stadium in Kanduyi, is […]
NAIROBI, Kenya – April 29, 2025 — Renowned Kenyan radio broadcaster Edward Carey Kwach has died following a brief illness, his family confirmed in a statement released Tuesday morning. Kwach passed away on Monday, April 28, 2025, while receiving treatment for meningitis. Until his death, Kwach was a celebrated radio host at Standard Media Group’s […]
Among the factors that can cripple human activities is disability. In Sinoko village, Kanduyi constituency, Bungoma County, 60-year-old Elder Herman Ochola describes the hardships he faced in life after losing his sight at the age of 12. Ochola recounts that his early life started well until he suffered from paralysis and lost his sight. Despite […]
Silver Nekesa, a 17-year-old student of Chebukaka High School in Bungoma County in Kenya, has joined the growing list of teenagers who are taking up the fight against child abuse by creating a digital platform to support the victims and create awareness. During an exclusive interview with Prime Africa, Nekesa narrated how she was motivated […]
Sugarcane farmers at Nzoia Sugar Company have given a 24 hours ultimatum to the firm management to clear farmers’ arrears.The farmers’ are demanding the removal of Nzoia sugar company managing director Ezron Kotut. Speaking to Prime Africa at the firm premises on Wednesday during the farmers’ protests, Chris Simiyu, a farmer revealed that they have […]
Toroso, Kenya – In the remote highlands of Mt. Elgon, a quiet storm is gathering around a centuries-old fig tree—an ancient sentinel rooted in both soil and spirit. At stake is more than the fate of a tree; it’s a collision of tradition, modern politics, and deep-seated fears of unrest in a region long marked […]
BUNGOMA, Kenya — In an industry often dominated by men, one woman from Western Kenya is not just making her mark—she’s redefining the narrative. Meet Diana Nelima, a trailblazing photographer hailing from Shikhendu Ward in Trans-Nzoia County, whose artistry, grit, and unwavering belief in the power of storytelling are turning heads across the country. With […]
Kabuchai, Kenya — A transformative wave is sweeping across Kenya’s Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) sector, with Kisiwa Technical Training Institute (TTI) in Kabuchai emerging as a frontrunner in the push toward a skills-driven education system. During a high-profile visit to the institution, Principal Secretary for the State Department for Technical and Vocational […]
Multimillion government projects in Bungoma County have come to a grinding halt, leaving half-built markets and unfinished roads as stark reminders of stalled development. Despite massive allocations, work on key infrastructure projects has been abandoned for months, with contractors blaming delayed government payments for the inactivity. In the meantime, some sites have turned into looting […]
Former Prime Minister Raila Odinga has announced the death of George Oduor, his long-time personal aide and bodyguard, after a brief illness on Tuesday evening in Nairobi. Odinga expressed profound sadness over Oduor’s death in a heartfelt statement, describing him as a steadfast and professional companion who had been a member of his family since […]
