African Stories in Perspective
African Stories in Perspective
Fresh fighting in eastern DR Congo has triggered a worsening humanitarian and security crisis, with military and security sources confirming that M23 rebels have pushed southward from areas near the Burundian border. The advance comes amid growing international alarm over the escalating conflict and the risk of regional destabilisation. In an interview with UN-backed Radio […]
Kenya has reaffirmed its position as a continental trailblazer in enterprise development and digital transformation during the Africa Start-up Conference 2025 Ministerial Summit held in Algiers, Algeria. Representing the country, Principal Secretary in the State Department for MSMEs, Hon. Susan Mang’eni, delivered a compelling address outlining Kenya’s sweeping reforms in financial inclusion, business capacity-building, and […]
New Delhi, India – It was pomp, color and cultural pride at the Red Fort Hotel in New Delhi on Tuesday as the Taita community of Kenya celebrated a historic global triumph: the inscription of their revered Mwazindika spiritual dance onto UNESCO’s List of Intangible Cultural Heritage in Need of Urgent Safeguarding. The announcement, delivered […]
Nairobi, Kenya — The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has urged businesses to strengthen due diligence processes and engage only credible suppliers following a High Court ruling that reinforces efforts to curb missing-trader tax fraud schemes. Speaking at a leadership forum, KRA Commissioner General Humphrey Wattanga said missing-trader schemes continue to undermine Kenya’s tax system through […]
Taita Taveta County, Kenya – President William Ruto has unveiled a new National Infrastructure Fund, saying it will unlock large-scale financing to deliver Kenya’s long-delayed development plans while transforming water access and wildlife conservation across the country. Speaking during the launch of the expanded Tsavo West Rhino Sanctuary in Ngulia, Taita Taveta County, the President said […]
Meru Teaching and Referral Hospital (MeTRH) has recorded a major breakthrough in specialized healthcare after successfully carrying out two complex pediatric surgical procedures — Posterior Sagittal Anorectoplasty (PsARP) and open pyeloplasty — at its modern KidsOR theatre. The milestone comes as the hospital transitions from a Level 5 to a Level 6 facility, expanding its […]
Bungoma, Kenya – The government has intensified efforts to tackle the growing threat of technology-facilitated gender-based violence (TFGBV) as concerns rise over its link to increasing cases of femicide and online abuse across the country. Speaking during the opening of the 2nd National Conference on Technology-Facilitated Gender-Based Violence at Kibabii University in Bungoma, Cabinet Secretary […]
MERU, Kenya — The government has announced a review of the current education funding model to ensure that no deserving learner is locked out of school due to financial constraints. Speaking during the 6th graduation ceremony at Meru National Polytechnic, where more than 3,000 students graduated at various academic levels, Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Migosi […]
Dar es Salaam, Tanzania — Tanzania’s Prime Minister Mwigulu Nchemba has urged citizens to remain indoors on December 9, the country’s Independence Day, amid heightened security and growing fears of nationwide protests over the government’s handling of post-election violence. In a video message shared through the government’s official X (formerly Twitter) account, Nchemba asked Tanzanians […]
MERU, Kenya — The Kenya Agricultural and Livestock Research Organization (KALRO) has introduced a new hybrid dairy cow developed by crossing the high-yielding Friesian breed with the hardy indigenous Sahiwal. The new breed is expected to produce more milk, offer improved quality and demonstrate stronger resistance to common livestock diseases — a breakthrough aimed at […]
