African Stories in Perspective
African Stories in Perspective
Nairobi, Kenya — The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) has arrested Hon. Josphat Gichunge Kabeabea, the Chairperson of the Anti-Counterfeit Authority (ACA) and former Member of Parliament for Tigania East, following a coordinated search of his home and office on 14 November 2025. According to EACC, the arrest stems from an active investigation into allegations […]
Meru, Kenya — Clerics from the Upper Eastern region have cautioned political leaders against engaging in early campaigns, warning that the premature political activity is distracting government institutions from addressing the urgent socio-economic challenges facing Kenyans. The National Council of Churches of Kenya (NCCK) leaders drawn from Meru, Tharaka Nithi, Isiolo, and Marsabit counties said […]
NAIROBI, Kenya — As world leaders head to South Africa for this year’s G20 Summit, the Fight Inequality Alliance Kenya (FIA Kenya) has issued a powerful appeal for a global economic order anchored in human dignity, fairness, and social justice—rather than corporate profit. Representing a wide coalition of civil society groups, grassroots networks, and community-based […]
Kenya’s Head of Public Service, Hon. Felix Kosgei, has urged heads of parastatals and representatives of government agencies to adopt a more citizen-centric approach in their service delivery, saying the shift is key to rebuilding public confidence in the Kenya Kwanza administration. Speaking at a time when both the region and the African continent are […]
Regional stakeholders in the blue economy sector have underscored the urgent need for East African countries to harmonize policies governing migratory tuna species and other shared marine resources across the region. Speaking during a regional forum, experts emphasized the importance of cross-border collaboration to promote sustainable fisheries and ensure accountability among foreign fishing vessels operating […]
Nairobi, Kenya – Uganda and South Sudan have taken a major step toward deepening regional integration and expanding cross-border trade, following high-level discussions in Nairobi this week on the extension of the Standard Gauge Railway (SGR) to landlocked neighbours. The meeting, convened by the Kenya Railways Corporation on behalf of the Ministry of Roads and […]
MOMBASA, Kenya – Forty-three senior leaders from seven African countries have gathered in Mombasa for the 2025 Road Safety Executive Leadership Course (RSELC), a flagship capacity-building program supported by the Bloomberg Philanthropies Initiative for Global Road Safety (BIGRS). The week-long course is being co-hosted by the Johns Hopkins International Injury Research Unit (JH-IIRU) and the […]
Embu, Kenya – Agriculture and Livestock Development Cabinet Secretary Sen. Mutahi Kagwe has cautioned political leaders against turning tea prices into a regional or ethnic contest, insisting that market dynamics in the sector are driven by quality and global buyer preferences rather than geography or politics. Speaking on Friday in Kanja, Embu County, where he […]
Kenya has become the latest frontline in the global scramble for rare minerals, with Mrima Hill on the country’s southern coast emerging as one of Africa’s richest deposits of rare earth elements — key components in electric vehicles, renewable energy systems, and advanced electronics. The 157-hectare forest in Kwale County is estimated to hold mineral […]
Amboseli, Kenya – The much-anticipated Maa Festival, set for November 4 at Amboseli National Park, has taken on greater significance following the planned handover of the park’s management to the Kajiado County Government. The move, announced by President William Ruto, marks a historic shift in Kenya’s conservation landscape — one that could redefine local governance, […]
