African Stories in Perspective
African Stories in Perspective
Tigania East, Kenya – Two people have died while two others have been arrested following a violent incident in Lailuba village in Tigania East Constituency, Meru County. According to residents, the incident began on Saturday afternoon when a man visited his mother-in-law’s home to persuade her to seek medical treatment after she fell ill. However, […]
Leaders of the United Democratic Alliance (UDA) Women League in Mombasa County have rejected calls for political zoning ahead of the 2027 General Election, insisting that all political parties should be free to field their preferred candidates across the county. Speaking during the launch of the Warembo na Faya Movement at the Hursler Centre in […]
Mombasa, Kenya – William Ruto has credited the Broad-Based Government for enabling what he described as some of the most consequential legislation in Kenya’s development history, including the establishment of the National Infrastructure Fund and the rollout of the Kenya Pipeline Company Initial Public Offering (IPO). Speaking on Friday during an Iftar dinner for members […]
The Kenya Editors Guild has called for urgent policy reforms and increased investment to empower women in agriculture, noting that their full participation is critical to Kenya’s economic growth and national food security. The call was made during a high level forum convened in Nairobi to mark International Women’s Week 2026 under the theme “Women […]
Kilifi, Kenya– Stakeholders in mangrove conservation have raised concern over the growing trend of record-breaking tree planting campaigns, warning that many mangrove restoration projects are failing because they ignore critical ecological conditions. According to World Wide Fund for Nature Kenya (WWF-Kenya), up to 80 percent of mangrove planting initiatives fail when restoration efforts are not […]
The government has unveiled an ambitious plan to transform Jomo Kenyatta International Airport into a world-class aviation hub, months after public debate over the proposed expansion of the facility by the Adani Group. The Ministry of Roads and Transport, led by Cabinet Secretary Davis Chirchir, convened a high-level meeting with global infrastructure consultancy Sidara Consultants […]
Ten years of sustained investment in the Upper Tana watershed are being credited with strengthening water security for millions of residents in Nairobi, as stakeholders call for expanded financing and partnerships to safeguard the country’s critical water towers. The milestone was marked during a tenth-anniversary event hosted by the Upper Tana-Nairobi Water Fund Trust, which […]
As the world marked International Women’s Day, the wife of Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi, Tessie Mudavadi, called for the removal of legal and structural barriers that continue to hinder women and girls from enjoying equal rights. Speaking during the celebrations in Chuka, Tessie said empowering women and girls is essential for building stronger families […]
As the world marked International Women’s Day, the Coast Interfaith Council of Clerics Trust (CICC) Women’s Desk has called on both county and national governments to invest more in women’s leadership, rights, and opportunities, saying empowering women strengthens families, communities, and society at large. Speaking in Mombasa during the commemorations themed “Give to Get,” the […]
Nairobi Kenya – The Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) has urged industries and manufacturers in Kenya to embrace energy efficiency measures as a practical way of lowering operational costs while sustaining production levels. Speaking during the inaugural CEOs breakfast meeting on the Energy Management Regulations, 2025, EPRA Director General Daniel Kiptoo Bargoria said energy […]
