African Stories in Perspective
African Stories in Perspective
BUNGOMA, Kenya – A wave of anger and disbelief has erupted among students, activists, and civil society leaders in Bungoma County following a controversial High Court ruling allowing the auction of assets belonging to Matili Technical Institute, a move that threatens the education of over 10,000 students. The ruling, delivered yesterday by Bungoma High Court […]
Nyamira County, Kenya -The nationwide public participation exercise on the Constitution of Kenya (Amendment) Bill No. 4 of 2025 concluded today, with an overwhelming show of support from citizens across the country. Leading the charge in Nyamira County were Hon. Stephen Mogaka (MP, West Mugirango), Hon. Patrick Osero (MP, Borabu), and several other legislators, all […]
NAIROBI, Kenya — In a bold move to strengthen coexistence between people and wildlife, Kenya’s Cabinet Secretary for Tourism and Wildlife, Rebecca Miano, today unveiled a transformative compensation model aimed at addressing the persistent challenge of human-wildlife conflict (HWC). The new system — anchored on transparency, equity, and technology — is designed to deliver faster, […]
VATICAN CITY — In a historic first for the Roman Catholic Church, American Cardinal Robert Prevost has been elected as the new pope, taking the name Pope Leo XIV. The announcement, delivered from the balcony of St. Peter’s Basilica, marked a watershed moment as the 69-year-old became the first American ever to lead the world’s […]
VATICAN CITY – White smoke has billowed from the chimney of the Sistine Chapel, signaling that the College of Cardinals has chosen a new pope on the second day of the conclave. The bells of St. Peter’s Basilica are now ringing in celebration, while the gathered crowd in St. Peter’s Square erupted into applause as […]
Washington, D.C. – Kenya and the United States have reaffirmed their long-standing, respectful, and strategic partnership following high-level bilateral talks held in Washington, D.C., between Kenya’s Prime Cabinet Secretary and U.S. Secretary of State Senator Marco Rubio. The meeting focused on advancing regional and continental peace and security, deepening trade and investment relations, and strengthening […]
Summary Nairobi, Kenya – A Kenyan court has handed down landmark fines to four men involved in the attempted trafficking of thousands of rare queen ants, in a case that experts say signals a shift in global biopiracy from iconic species like elephants to lesser-known but ecologically vital insects. Magistrate Njeri Thuku on Wednesday fined […]
Nairobi, Kenya – In a landmark step towards achieving Universal Health Coverage (UHC), the government has launched a nationwide registration drive for inmates under the Social Health Authority (SHA), ensuring that even those behind bars are not left behind. The initiative was officially launched at Lang’ata Women Prison in Nairobi and will cover all correctional […]
Bungoma, Kenya — The Mt. Elgon Development Network has called for Members of Parliament (MPs) to be stripped of control over the National Government Constituency Development Fund (NG-CDF), arguing that the current setup fosters corruption and political manipulation. In a memorandum submitted to a National Assembly committee conducting public participation forums in Bungoma, the group […]
Bukembe, Bungoma County – Furious workers from the troubled Nzoia Sugar Company brought traffic to a grinding halt on the busy Webuye-Bungoma highway on Tuesday, in a dramatic protest against the controversial privatization of the mill to businessman Jaswant Rai. Armed with placards, sugarcane stalks, and unwavering anger, the protesters lit bonfires and erected makeshift […]
