African Stories in Perspective
African Stories in Perspective
The Western Kenya Special Needs School Games kicked off in Bungoma, offering a powerful showcase of resilience, talent, and determination among young athletes with disabilities. More than just a competition, the event serves as a rallying call to parents and the community, emphasizing that disability is not inability. Speaking during the opening ceremony, event organizers […]
In a bid to transform agriculture and empower smallholder farmers, Bungoma County has launched a set of forward-thinking policies aimed at making farming a more sustainable and profitable business. The new initiatives, unveiled by the County’s Agriculture Committee and the Department of Agriculture, include an innovative input support program designed to benefit vulnerable farmers and […]
Bungoma Governor Kenneth Lusaka has underscored healthcare and infrastructure development as top priorities in his latest State of the County Address, highlighting key achievements and ongoing projects aimed at transforming the county. Lusaka announced significant investments in improving healthcare services, citing the construction of a mother-and-child hospital in Naitiri, a modern surgical theatre in Cheptais, […]
In a significant move signaling a new chapter for Kenya’s struggling sugar industry, the management of Nzoia Sugar Factory has confirmed that the long-awaited privatization process is officially underway. This marks a bold step toward revitalizing the sector, which has faced numerous financial challenges over the years. During a press briefing on Thursday, Nzoia Sugar […]
Education stakeholders gathered at Elegant Hotel in Bungoma to discuss the barriers hindering children’s access to education, with a special focus on adolescent girls. The meeting, organized by the Elimu Yetu Coalition, brought together representatives from civil society organizations, the Ministry of Education, the Teachers Service Commission (TSC), and other key stakeholders. A major point […]
March 26, Nairobi – The leadership crisis in Nyamira County Assembly has attracted the attention of the Office of the Controller of Budget (OCOB), which is now calling for clarification on the legitimate officeholders before the county government receives any budgetary releases. In a letter dated March 24, 2025, Dr. Margaret Nyakang’o, CBS, the Controller […]
Nairobi, March 25 – The Senate County Public Accounts and Investments Committee (CPAC) is set to adopt the Auditor General’s report on Kisii County’s financial statements for the 2023/2024 fiscal year, despite 52 out of 64 audit queries remaining unresolved. The report is scheduled for submission to the Senate on Thursday, March 27, 2025. CPAC […]
The Kenya Copyright Board (KECOBO) is making strides in empowering artists across the country through its “Faidika na Sanaa Yako” campaign. On its latest stop in Bungoma County, KECOBO aimed to educate artists on copyright protection, financial management, and monetization of their creative works. Speaking at the event IN Bungoma County, Sharon Watta, the Deputy […]
The family of former Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) Chairperson Wafula Chebukati, who passed away on Thursday night, says they are yet to establish the cause of his death. Speaking to the press outside Lee Funeral Home, family spokesperson Eric Nyongesa Wafula explained that the family will hold a meeting Friday evening to discuss […]
SAMBURU COUNTY– For pastoralist communities in Samburu County, the signs of climate change are no longer abstract predictions but a harsh reality. Six consecutive failed rainy seasons, from 2019 to early 2022, have decimated livestock, pushing families to the brink of survival. The prolonged drought, a stark indicator of changing weather patterns, has transformed fertile […]
