African Stories in Perspective
African Stories in Perspective
A somber atmosphere has descended upon Dr. Aggrey High School in Taita Taveta County, one of the region’s top institutions. In a shocking series of events over just three days, the school has been struck by fires, accidents, and tragedy, leaving students, parents, and staff grappling with immense loss and trauma. The school, located in […]
In a heartbreaking incident, four people, including three students from Dr. Aggrey Boys’ High School in Wundanyi, Taita Taveta County, have died following a bus accident. The crash occurred on the Wundanyi-Mwatate road, in the Josa area, after the minibus they were traveling in suffered a brake failure. The vehicle crashed at the notorious Josa […]
The 5-day mid-term retreat in Naivasha, themed “Marshalling House Business: Progress Made This Far and Lessons Learnt,” commenced on Monday, January 27, 2025, and provided a comprehensive review of legislative achievements during the first three sessions of the 13th Parliament. The retreat also set the stage for strategic planning for the fourth session. A proposal […]
Bungoma County, January 28, 2025 – In a bold move to enhance food security and agricultural output, Bungoma County has announced plans to supply subsidized fertilizer and seeds to over 22,000 farmers this planting season. The initiative, aimed at improving yields for maize – the region’s staple crop – is a key component of the […]
Taita Taveta – Wundanyi Constituency is witnessing a significant transformation in its education sector, as the area Member of Parliament, Danson Mwashako, continues to champion better learning conditions for the youth. On January 24, 2025, Mwashako, alongside Education Cabinet Secretary Dr. Julius Ogamba, officially opened two newly-constructed schools featuring 16 state-of-the-art classrooms in Wumingu Kishushe […]
Monday, 27th, Nairobi – In a powerful show of solidarity, Taita Taveta leaders, spearheaded by Wundanyi Member of Parliament (MP) Danson Mwashako, have raised their voices over the persistent challenges facing teachers in the region. This comes following numerous complaints from educators who continue to work under harsh conditions that remain largely unaddressed by the […]
Monday, 27th, Bungoma – Two individuals, Sharon Nanjala Anyango,26, and Tobias Ngala Wekesa,23 have been arrested in Bungoma for impersonating senior officials of the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) and attempting to extort money from public officials and citizens. According to a statement by the EACC CEO Abdi Mahamud, the duo allegedly posed as EACC […]
President William Ruto has expressed confidence that the country is moving in the right direction after global ratings agency Moody’s on Friday revised Kenya’s outlook to “positive”from “negative.” President Ruto, taking to X platform on Saturday evening, posted the latest Moody’s report alongside the caption: “We are doing well.” Kenya has been struggling with heavy […]
The Kenya National Examination Council (KNEC) will begin registration of learners seeking to sit their 2025 Kenya Primary School Education Assessment (KPSEA) and Kenya Intermediate Level Education Assessment (KILEA) examinations next week. The process will kick off on Monday, January 27, and is expected to run for a month and will be closed on February […]
SATURDAY , 25TH, WUNDANYI – The double burden of malnutrition weighs heavily on Kenya’s school-age children and adolescents, who make up a significant portion of the population at 36%. The World Health Organization advocates for food systems that prioritize healthy, sustainable diets to address the burden of malnutrition . In line with World Food Programme […]
