African Stories in Perspective
African Stories in Perspective
Bukembe, Bungoma County – Furious workers from the troubled Nzoia Sugar Company brought traffic to a grinding halt on the busy Webuye-Bungoma highway on Tuesday, in a dramatic protest against the controversial privatization of the mill to businessman Jaswant Rai. Armed with placards, sugarcane stalks, and unwavering anger, the protesters lit bonfires and erected makeshift […]
Webuye, Kenya – Fear has gripped residents of Bunjosi village in Misikhu Ward, Webuye West Constituency, Bungoma County, after 25 individuals were hospitalized following the consumption of suspected contaminated milk. The affected persons are currently receiving treatment at Webuye County Hospital and Bokoli Sub-County Hospital. According to health officials, 20 of the victims were admitted […]
Migori County, Kenya — What was anticipated to be a successful and symbolic development tour in ODM leader Raila Odinga’s political stronghold turned into an embarrassing scene for local leaders and the presidency, after an unidentified individual hurled what appeared to be a shoe at President William Ruto mid-speech. President Ruto, who has embarked on […]
Nyamira County, (Prime Africa) West Mugirango Member of Parliament Stephen Mogaka on Friday hosted Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Migos Ogamba for the official commissioning of new education infrastructure projects in Nyamira County, a move aimed at enhancing learning environments and promoting academic excellence across the region. The Cabinet Secretary commissioned a newly constructed multipurpose hall […]
Kenya has officially risen to the sixth-largest economy in Africa, with a Gross Domestic Product (GDP) of $131.67 billion, according to new data from the International Monetary Fund (IMF). This remarkable achievement was highlighted by President William Ruto during his Labour Day address at Uhuru Park, Nairobi, on Thursday. In his speech, President Ruto lauded […]
Nairobi, Kenya — Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi has strongly criticized a group of Kenyan legislators who allegedly planned a visit to Taiwan while President William Ruto was on an official state visit to China. Speaking before the Senate Security and Foreign Affairs Committee, Mudavadi termed the move “reckless and malicious,” warning that it risked […]
NAIROBI, Kenya (Prime Africa News)– Kasipul Member of Parliament, Hon. Charles Ong’ondo Were, was shot dead on Wednesday evening in a brazen attack near the City Mortuary roundabout in Nairobi. The incident occurred at approximately 7:30 PM when two assailants on a motorbike reportedly ambushed the legislator. According to multiple eyewitnesses, one of the attackers […]
Machakos, Kenya (Prime Africa) – In a strategic leap forward for clean transportation in Kenya, Roam, the country’s trailblazing electric mobility firm, has officially launched operations in Machakos County, amplifying its mission to revolutionize urban and rural mobility with sustainable electric solutions. The unveiling of the Roam Shop Machakos, situated at the TotalEnergies Mua View […]
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 […]
