African Stories in Perspective
African Stories in Perspective
KAMPALA, Uganda – Uganda has surged ahead in East Africa’s economic race, posting a robust 5.7% real GDP growth in 2024, according to the 2025 Economic Survey released by the Kenya National Bureau of Statistics (KNBS). The impressive performance sees Uganda outperform regional heavyweights Kenya and South Sudan, signaling a new phase of economic momentum […]
In Lilongwe’s busy Mchesi Market, 30-year-old Enock Dayton stands beside a small pile of green bananas—what’s left of his once-thriving fruit business. Born and raised in Molele village in Thyolo, southern Malawi, Dayton has sold bananas for most of his life. But in recent months, he’s watched his stock—and profits—dwindle. “We used to grow our […]
In a landmark diplomatic engagement underscoring the growing strength of South-South cooperation, Kenya and the Dominican Republic today held their inaugural Political Consultations in Santo Domingo, marking a new chapter in bilateral relations between the African and Caribbean nations. The high-level consultations were led by H.E. Dr. Musalia Mudavadi, E.G.H., Prime Cabinet Secretary and Cabinet […]
Twenty-seven police officers drawn from the Kenya Police Service, Administration Police Service, and the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) have safely returned to the country following a successful deployment under the African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS). The officers, led by Contingent Commander Mr. Dennis Wekesa, SSP, were received today at the National Police […]
Nairobi, Kenya — In a landmark move to integrate climate action with national security frameworks, the Principal Secretary, Ministry of Interior and National Administration, today officially launched the National Climate Change Security Response Programme (NCCSRP) Chiefs Training at the Inter-Governmental Authority on Development (IGAD) Climate Prediction and Applications Centre (ICPAC). This two-day intensive workshop marks […]
As Russia commemorated the 80th Anniversary of its Victory in the Great Patriotic War on May 9, a notable presence among world dignitaries were leaders from several African nations, signaling a growing political and strategic alignment between Moscow and the continent. Victory Day in Russia, celebrated annually, honors the immense sacrifices made by the Soviet […]
Kenya’s Prime Cabinet Secretary and Cabinet Secretary for Foreign and Diaspora Affairs Musalia Mudavadi, concluded a high-impact three-day diplomatic mission in Washington, D.C., where he spearheaded renewed trade negotiations and advanced strategic bilateral relations with the United States. During his Washington visit, Dr. Mudavadi held talks with senior U.S. leaders, including Senator Marco Rubio and […]
KIBERA, NAIROBI – In a powerful show of community-centered healthcare, DeckerMed Africa Trust, in partnership with the Lavington Rotary Club, Nairobi, today delivered a transformative medical outreach at Kibera D.O Health Centre, offering critical health services to over 400 underserved women and girls. Under the theme “Neglected Women’s Diseases (NWD),” the camp focused on conditions […]
MOSCOW — Russia commemorated 80 years since the defeat of Nazi Germany on Friday with a grand military parade in Moscow’s Red Square, led by President Vladimir Putin and attended by global allies including Chinese President Xi Jinping. The Victory Day celebrations, deeply symbolic for Russia, unfolded under heightened security following a series of Ukrainian […]
Mwatate, Taita Taveta County – After years of enduring acute water shortages, the residents of Mwatate Ward are celebrating a major milestone following the official launch of the Josa Modambogho Water Project in the Landi Maili-Kumi area. The initiative marks a significant step forward in ensuring reliable access to clean water for over 500 households […]
