African Stories in Perspective
African Stories in Perspective
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 […]
New York / Nairobi – As President William Ruto addresses the United Nations General Assembly this week, seeking to reassure the world of Kenya’s commitment to investment and reform, a different story is quietly unfolding at home. International investors and donors, long regarded as Kenya’s lifeline, are growing increasingly frustrated by a mining regime that […]
New York, USA – President William Ruto has urged African leaders to unite in championing urgent reforms of the United Nations Security Council (UNSC), insisting that Africa’s exclusion from permanent membership is “unacceptable and indefensible.” Speaking during the 7th Summit of the Committee of Ten (C-10) Heads of State and Government on the Reform of […]
Nairobi, Kenya (Prime Africa News) – Kenya’s mining sector is once again under the spotlight, with the Mines Rights Board (MRB) facing sharp criticism over what industry players describe as systemic abuse and regulatory capture. Tasked under the Mining Act, 2016 with oversight of licensing, cadastre management, and adjudication of disputes, the MRB is accused […]
Mombasa, Kenya — President William Ruto has launched the Mombasa Commuter Rail Service, a transformative project aimed at addressing congestion, delays, and unreliable road transport between Mombasa’s central business district (CBD) and the Standard Gauge Railway (SGR) terminus at Miritini. The new service is expected to deliver faster, safer, and more affordable travel for thousands […]
Voi, Kenya — Taita Taveta County has taken a decisive step toward transforming its energy future with the official launch of the County Energy Plan, a comprehensive roadmap aimed at scaling up energy access, attracting investment, and positioning the county as a regional leader in sustainable power solutions. The landmark event, hosted at the scenic […]
