African Stories in Perspective
African Stories in Perspective
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 […]
Aspiring nurses in Kenya now have a pathway to achieve their dreams of working abroad, thanks to KenyanNurse, an organization dedicated to helping nurses transition into international practice. During an event held in partnership with Kibabii University’s Faculty of Nursing, representatives from Kenya Nurse outlined the steps required to become a U.S. Registered Nurse (USRN) […]
February 12, NAIROBI – Senator Richard Onyonka of Kisii County has raised alarm over the escalating environmental and human rights violations linked to unregulated quarrying activities in the region. He has called for an immediate investigation, invoking Standing Order No. 53-1, to address the growing concerns surrounding the operations of Nyando Building Extracts Limited, a […]
Wednesday,12th , Nairobi – Wundanyi and Taveta Constituencies Members of Parliament, Danson Mwashako and John Bwire, have been ranked among the top-performing MPs nationwide, each scoring an impressive 60%. Their performance, marked by significant contributions through the National Government Constituency Development Fund (NG-CDF), has had a direct and visible impact on their respective communities. The […]
Taita Taveta , Kenya – A bizarre scene unfolded at a recent press briefing where Taita Taveta County Health CECM, Mr.Gifton Mkaya engaged in a heated confrontation with Governor Andrew Mwadime over the county’s lack of regular health updates to the public. The altercation, which was captured on camera, ignited a wave of controversy. The […]
