African Stories in Perspective
African Stories in Perspective
In bid to fight the rising gender based violence, new HIV/AIDS infections and teenage pregnancies in the region, Bungoma County has developed a program dubbed ‘Play to end GBV’ that involves school going boys and girls. The program is sponsored by the Kenya Red Cross Society, the Ministry of Education and Bungoma County government department […]
The 13th Parliament resumed on Tuesday, September 17, 2024, following its recess. Among the key contributors was Hon. Steve Mogaka, who actively advocated for reforms in the coffee sector and education, particularly addressing the pressing challenges facing coffee farmers and the country’s basic learning institutions. During his speech, Mogaka highlighted the plight of coffee farmers […]
President William Ruto has appointed Douglas Kanja as Kenya’s new Inspector-General of Police Service for a four-year term following his vetting and approval by both Houses of Parliament. Dr Ruto made the appointment in a gazette notice dated September 19, 2024, just a day after Members of Parliament gave the new police boss the green […]
A heated meeting between the Senate Finance Committee and National Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi took place as senators rejected the proposed reduction in county revenue allocations under the Division of Revenue Bill. The Senate Committee is pushing for KSh 400 billion for counties, while the Treasury is offering KSh 380 billion, citing a drop […]
Kisii Senator Richard Onyonka had a heated exchange with Abdi Mohamud, Deputy CEO of the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC), during a Senate session. Onyonka criticized the EACC for failing in its duties, particularly concerning allegations against First Choice Recruitment Agency, accused of defrauding thousands of Kenyan youths. Onyonka suggested that the EACC should be […]
Circumcision remains a crucial rite of passage among many African communities, an ideal that is considered as a moment of transformation from childhood to adulthood. The Bukusu community in Western part of Kenya is one of the communities still pricticing circumcision rite . Throughout the month of August in every even year, this community that […]
The Senate issued a firm message to the government regarding the controversial Adani deal, with Senator Onyonka Richard Momoima leading the charge. In his statement, he not only called for the protection of whistleblower Nelson Amenya, who has been facing harassment and threats, but also delivered a bold message to President William Ruto’s administration. Tell […]
Dida’s 2022 conviction stems from charges of stalking and intimidating an unidentified individual in the US.Dida, the former teacher who rose to the national limelight during Kenya’s 2013 presidential race, was found guilty of two charges. Dida, the former teacher who rose to the national limelight during Kenya’s 2013 presidential race, was found guilty of […]
Today, the Cabinet Secretary for Tourism and Wildlife, Ms. Rebecca Miano, visited the Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) Law Enforcement Academy (LEA) in Tsavo West National Park for a familiarization visit. Established in 1990, the LEA is mandated to provide paramilitary training and upskilling courses to KWS uniformed staff and other wildlife stakeholders. Since its inception, […]
Twelve people have been confirmed dead after a grisly accident occurred at the deadly Nithi Bridge on the Meru-Embu highway on Saturday night.Confirming the incident, Tharaka Nithi police commander Zacheous Ng’eno said that the accident involved two motor vehicles, a matatu and a pickup, one heading towards Nairobi and the other heading towards Meru. Commander […]
