African Stories in Perspective
African Stories in Perspective
The Principal Secretary in the State Department for Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET), Dr. Esther Thaara Muoria, has defended the newly introduced modular learning model in technical institutions, saying it is designed to equip learners with employable skills faster and address rising unemployment. Speaking in Meru County during the third graduation ceremony at […]
Residents of Meru County have received a major boost in the fight against climate change following the launch of the Subuiga Dam in Kisima Ward, Buuri Constituency. The dam, with a capacity of 150,000 cubic metres, is expected to significantly improve water availability for more than 10,000 residents from Matunda, Ntumburi, and Subuiga areas. The […]
The government has acknowledged that some students are unable to join Grade 10, due to financial challenges. Addressing the media at Harambee House in Nairobi,Government spokeman Isaac Mwaura  says the government is embracing various measures including ,presidential and ministerial bursaries, as well as funds from Members of Parliament and county governments. However, the government has […]
Njabini, Kinangop – Former Interior Cabinet Secretary Dr. Fred Matiang’i on Sunday joined United Opposition leaders Rt. Hon. Rigathi Gachagua and Hon. Justin Muturi for a church service at Good Shepherd Catholic Church, Njambini Parish, where he delivered a pointed critique of the government’s performance and outlined the opposition’s priorities on governance and service delivery. Addressing […]
Nairobi, Kenya – A new study has revealed a striking disconnect between awareness and adoption of online schooling in Kenya, despite the country’s growing readiness for digital education. Research conducted by Koa Academy shows that while nearly 80 per cent of Kenyan parents are aware that full-time online schooling options exist, only 9 per cent have […]
Meru, Kenya — The Principal Secretary in the State Department for Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET), Dr. Esther Thaara Muoria, has defended the newly introduced modular learning model, saying it is a game changer that will help young people acquire jobs faster. Speaking in Meru County during the third graduation ceremony at Mukiiria […]
Machakos, Kenya – Global animal nutrition company De Heus Kenya is set to officially launch a Sh3 billion (USD 23 million) state-of-the-art animal feed manufacturing plant in Athi River on February 18, 2026, marking one of the largest private-sector investments in Kenya’s livestock and agribusiness industry in recent years. The new facility is expected to significantly […]
Nairobi, Kenya — Ukraine’s Defence Intelligence (DIU) has reported the deaths of two more Kenyan nationals allegedly recruited to fight for Russia in the ongoing war against Ukraine, deepening concerns over the safety of Kenyans seeking employment abroad. In a statement released on Wednesday, Ukrainian intelligence said the bodies of Ombwori Denis Bagaka (39) and […]
Nairobi, Kenya – Leaders from the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) and the United Democratic Alliance (UDA) today held a consultative meeting with the Nairobi ODM–UDA Women’s Chapter at the Kenya School of Science, bringing together women leaders and advocates to deliberate on their role in community transformation and national development. The meeting was led by Nairobi […]
Juba, South Sudan — Medical humanitarian organisation Doctors Without Borders (Médecins Sans Frontières – MSF) has condemned an air strike that hit one of its hospitals in South Sudan’s Jonglei State, describing the attack as part of a troubling pattern of violence against healthcare facilities in the country. In a statement released on Wednesday, MSF […]
