African Stories in Perspective
African Stories in Perspective
NAIROBI, KENYA — As the conflict between the United States, Israel, and Iran enters a volatile new phase in 2026, the geopolitical tremors are being felt thousands of miles away in East Africa. While the world’s attention has remained fixed on the Persian Gulf, a recent intelligence alert from the Israeli Embassy in Nairobi has […]
Nairobi, Kenya — Mutahi Kagwe has issued a stark warning to global investors and developed nations, declaring that failure to finance climate-smart agriculture in Africa could trigger widespread disruption across global food systems. Speaking during the 3rd Climate Change Global Business Summit on Africa in Nairobi, the Agriculture and Livestock Development Cabinet Secretary shifted the […]
NAIROBI, Kenya — Kenya has secured a major global sporting breakthrough after being selected to host the FIFA Women’s Series matches in April 2026, marking the first time the country will stage a FIFA global football event on home soil. The announcement, made by Cabinet Secretary for Youth Affairs, Creative Economy and Sports Salim Mvurya, […]
A French naval task group under the Jeanne d’Arc Mission made a stopover at the Port of Mombasa from March 13 to March 16 as part of a five-month deployment across the Indian and Pacific Oceans. The task group, comprising the amphibious assault ship Dixmude (L9015) and the frigate Aconit (F713), is on a mission […]
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 […]
Nairobi, Kenya — Kenya is on the cusp of a major economic and tourism milestone with the construction of the Bomas International Convention Complex (BICC), a flagship project expected to unlock new revenue streams, create thousands of jobs, and position the country as a premier destination for global conferences and exhibitions. Located in Nairobi, the […]
Nairobi, Kenya — Nairobi is set to receive KSh80 billion under a new cooperation framework between the national government and the Nairobi City County Government, in what is being described as one of the largest intergovernmental financing arrangements in recent years. The funds — nearly four times the county’s current allocation — are earmarked for […]
Nairobi, Kenya — Musalia Mudavadi, Kenya’s Prime Cabinet Secretary and Cabinet Secretary for Foreign and Diaspora Affairs, has reaffirmed the country’s unwavering commitment to strengthening diplomatic, economic, and security ties with Egypt following high-level bilateral talks in Nairobi with Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty. Dr. Mudavadi described Dr. Abdelatty’s official visit as a defining moment […]
Imenti Constituency, Kenya – Members of Parliament from Meru County have sharply criticized Oburu Odinga over remarks suggesting interest in the Deputy President’s position currently held by Kithure Kindiki, warning that the seat is neither vacant nor open to political negotiations. Speaking at a public rally in Central Imenti Constituency, the legislators cautioned the Orange […]
The National Environment Management Authority (NEMA) has commended Australian mining firm Base Titanium for successfully rehabilitating large sections of land at its former Kwale mining operations, describing the effort as a model for responsible mineral extraction in Kenya. Less than two years after mining activities ceased, significant environmental recovery is already visible across the once-active […]
