African Stories in Perspective
African Stories in Perspective
NAIROBI, Kenya – The United Nations has launched a landmark $340 million expansion project at the United Nations Office at Nairobi (UNON), in a move expected to elevate Nairobi into one of the world’s leading diplomatic and multilateral hubs. United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres and Kenyan President William Ruto presided over the groundbreaking ceremony on […]
Nairobi, Kenya – Kenya has incurred an estimated additional $143 million to $150 million in oil costs within the first 60 days of the Iran war, according to new analysis released by climate advocacy group 350.org. The group says the spike in global oil prices has placed a heavy burden on ordinary citizens and businesses, […]
Mombasa, Kenya – The Coast Interfaith Council of Clerics (CICC) has convened a high-level stakeholders’ meeting to roll out the Peace, Empowerment and Resilience for Religious Leaders (PEARL) project, an initiative aimed at strengthening ethical leadership, social cohesion, and accountable governance in Mombasa and Kwale counties. The project comes at a pivotal moment in Kenya’s evolving […]
Nairobi, Kenya — Prime Cabinet Secretary and Cabinet Secretary for Foreign and Diaspora Affairs Musalia Mudavadi has clarified that the newly signed Intergovernmental Cooperation Agreement between the National Government and Nairobi City County Government is designed to enhance collaboration—not transfer devolved functions. Appearing before the Senate Committee on Devolution and Intergovernmental Relations chaired by Abass […]
NAIROBI, Kenya – William Ruto on Wednesday assented to the Supplementary Appropriations Bill, 2026 at State House Nairobi, approving a significant expansion of the national budget aimed at addressing urgent priorities while safeguarding development spending. The newly enacted law raises total government expenditure by KSh393 billion—from KSh4.301 trillion to KSh4.695 trillion—marking one of the largest […]
Mombasa, Kenya – Coastal leaders allied to the United Democratic Alliance (UDA) on Tuesday held a political sensitization engagement in Mombasa, rallying residents to support President William Ruto and his development agenda in the region. The meeting is part of an ongoing coastal mobilization tour by UDA leaders aimed at strengthening grassroots support and consolidating […]
KWALE, KENYA — Beneath the sacred, mist-shrouded forests of Kwale County lies a mineral treasure trove that could rewrite Kenya’s economic future. But as the government reopens the bidding for the Mrima Hill niobium and rare earth deposits, it faces a high-stakes balancing act between global geopolitical demands, a dark history of corruption, and the […]
Mombas, Kenya – The United Democratic Alliance (UDA) has dismissed claims of cartel infiltration in the alleged fraudulent importation of oil, terming the accusations as politically motivated and misleading. Speaking during a press briefing in Mombasa, UDA Secretary General Omar Hassan refuted allegations by opposition leaders suggesting the involvement of top government officials in the […]
Nairobi, Kenya – A new report by the United Nations has confirmed four cases of rape involving members of the Kenya-led Multinational Security Support (MSS) mission in Haiti, including one case involving a 12-year-old girl. According to the findings by the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, all four allegations of […]
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 […]
