DAR ES SALAAM, Tanzanian – opposition leader Tundu Lissu went on trial for treason on Monday in the capital Dar es Salaam, just weeks before a national election that his party has been barred from contesting. Lissu, who leads the CHADEMA opposition party and was the runner-up in the 2020 presidential election, was arrested in […]
State House, Nairobi – President William Ruto has lauded Major (Rtd) Marsden Madoka as a true embodiment of patriotism and public service, during the official launch of his memoir “At The Ready” — a compelling chronicle of courage, leadership, and devotion to Kenya. “Major (Rtd) Madoka has truly lived up to the spirit of his […]
Representatives from the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), global credit rating agencies, and development partners have held a high-level workshop with Cabinet Secretary for Finance and Economic Planning, John Mbadi, to deliberate on how African countries can attain fairer credit ratings in the global financial system. CS Mbadi underscored Kenya’s solid economic performance, noting that […]
Mombasa, Kenya – The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) is using this year’s Customer Service Week to reflect on its service delivery and strengthen its relationship with taxpayers, as it continues to modernize its operations through innovation, technology, and strong partnerships. The Authority says the event provides a valuable opportunity to assess its performance and explore […]
Rongo, Migori County – Prime Cabinet Secretary and Cabinet Secretary for Foreign and Diaspora Affairs, Musalia Mudavadi, has paid glowing tribute to the late Hon. Dr. Dalmas Otieno, describing him as a towering statesman whose leadership left a lasting imprint on Kenya’s democracy, Parliament, and government. Representing President William Ruto at the burial service in […]
Editorial Commentary (Prime Africa News) When Parliament enacted the Mining Act, 2016, it was hailed as a landmark reform. For decades, Kenya’s mining sector had suffered from corruption, arbitrary cancellations, and investor uncertainty. The Mines Review Board (MRB) was created under the 2016 Mining Act as a safeguard for investors. Its role was meant to […]
Nairobi, Kenya – September 26, 2025: The People’s Liberation Party (PLP) has formally unveiled its roadmap to the 2027 General Elections with a unanimous endorsement of Party Leader, Hon. Martha Karua, SC, as its presidential candidate. The historic declaration was made during a Special National Delegates Conference at Ufungamano House in Nairobi, marking what Karua […]
MOMBASA, Kenya — The government has reaffirmed its commitment to transforming blue economy research into tangible commercial ventures that drive social and economic development. Principal Secretary, State Department of Science, Research and Innovation, Prof. Shaukat Abdulrazak, said Kenya is ready to channel available resources towards science-driven innovations with real impact on communities. “We must connect […]
Mombasa, Kenya – As global attention on the blue economy grows, the Kenyan government is under renewed pressure to scale up efforts in unlocking the potential of its ocean resources. Speaking during the Blue Economy Innovation and Investment Summit in Mombasa, the European Union Ambassador to Kenya, Henriette Geiger, emphasized that Kenya must fully recognize […]
Mombasa, Kenya – Cabinet Secretary for Agriculture, Hon. Mutahi Kagwe, has officially launched the Orthodox Tea Auction in Mombasa, a move hailed as a milestone for Kenya’s tea industry and a significant step forward for the country’s 650,000 tea farmers. Speaking at the event, Kagwe highlighted that the sector had achieved its highest-ever earnings in […]
