African Stories in Perspective
African Stories in Perspective
NAIROBI, Kenya — The Government has strongly defended the proposed modernization and expansion of Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA), describing the multi-billion-shilling initiative as a strategic national investment designed to secure Kenya’s position as East Africa’s premier aviation hub amid growing regional competition. Speaking during a press briefing at Transcom House in Nairobi, Roads and […]
MOMBASA, Kenya – President William Ruto has called for stronger global political will and concrete action to protect the world’s oceans, urging leaders to translate conservation commitments into tangible results. Speaking during the closing ceremony of the 11th Our Ocean Conference in Mombasa on Thursday—the first edition of the conference to be held on African soil—President Ruto […]
The Founder and Executive Director of the Emerging Leaders Foundation, Madam Caren Wakoli, has called on the government to strengthen performance management in the public service through the adoption of robust performance contracting systems and the use of reliable data to assess the effectiveness of public institutions. Speaking during the opening day of the National […]
NAIROBI, Kenya – What began as a dream safari project destined for Kenya’s Maasai Mara and other world-class tourist destinations turned into a nightmare that two Swedish friends say will remain etched in their memories forever. Kenya, globally renowned as a leading tourism destination, now risks damage to its reputation over what some tourists describe […]
NAIROBI, Kenya – A peace agreement brokered by Pakistan between the United States and Iran has sparked fresh hopes of lower fuel prices in Kenya, with global oil markets already responding positively ahead of the formal signing of the deal scheduled for June 19 in Switzerland. The breakthrough has fueled expectations that international crude oil […]
NAIROBI, Kenya – African leaders, scientists, and policymakers have called for urgent and coordinated action to protect the continent’s oceans from the escalating impacts of climate change, pollution, and overfishing, warning that millions of livelihoods and coastal communities are increasingly at risk. The appeal was made during the 9th Session of the UNESCO Intergovernmental Oceanographic […]
NAIROBI, Kenya – Kenya and the United States have officially launched a landmark five-year health cooperation programme valued at $1.6 billion (KSh207 billion), bringing an end to months of legal disputes and public debate that had delayed its implementation. The agreement, known as the Kenya–U.S. Health Cooperation Partnership, is expected to strengthen Kenya’s healthcare systems, […]
KAKAMEGA, Kenya – Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi has called on the people of Western Kenya to remain focused and united behind President William Ruto ahead of the 2027 General Election, saying the region’s future prosperity is closely tied to continued collaboration with the current administration. Speaking during the launch of Shirikiana SACCO at Masinde […]
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, […]
