African Stories in Perspective
African Stories in Perspective
Taita Taveta , Kenya – A bizarre scene unfolded at a recent press briefing where Taita Taveta County Health CECM, Mr.Gifton Mkaya engaged in a heated confrontation with Governor Andrew Mwadime over the county’s lack of regular health updates to the public. The altercation, which was captured on camera, ignited a wave of controversy. The […]
A somber atmosphere has descended upon Dr. Aggrey High School in Taita Taveta County, one of the region’s top institutions. In a shocking series of events over just three days, the school has been struck by fires, accidents, and tragedy, leaving students, parents, and staff grappling with immense loss and trauma. The school, located in […]
Rwanda has rejected accusations against its Defense Force (RDF) made in the statement of the Extraordinary Summit of the Southern African Development Community (SADC) held on January 31, 2025. In a statement issued on February 2, 2024 Rwanda’s ministry of foreign affairs noted that the Rwandan Defense Force (RDF) defends Rwanda’s borders from threats and […]
Jan 31st (Prime Africa) – In a dramatic escalation of the ongoing conflict in the Democratic Republic of Congo, M23 rebels, backed by Rwanda, seized control of the strategically significant city of Goma this week. Despite calls from world powers for an immediate withdrawal, the insurgents seem determined to assert their authority by restoring order […]
The 5-day mid-term retreat in Naivasha, themed “Marshalling House Business: Progress Made This Far and Lessons Learnt,” commenced on Monday, January 27, 2025, and provided a comprehensive review of legislative achievements during the first three sessions of the 13th Parliament. The retreat also set the stage for strategic planning for the fourth session. A proposal […]
TUESDAY, 29TH, KIGALI – At least 288 Romanian mercenaries fighting for the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) government were captured by M23 rebels in Goma, following the city’s fall earlier this week. According to an M23 official, the fighters were later transferred to Rwanda, where they are now being processed for repatriation to Romania. This […]
Nairobi, Kenya — The Republic of Kenya has expressed deep concern over the violent attacks on its embassy offices and personnel in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), as protests against the ongoing conflict in Eastern DRC erupted. The mob attacks, which included looting and destruction of property, also targeted the Uganda embassy, with […]
Monday, 27th, Nairobi – In a powerful show of solidarity, Taita Taveta leaders, spearheaded by Wundanyi Member of Parliament (MP) Danson Mwashako, have raised their voices over the persistent challenges facing teachers in the region. This comes following numerous complaints from educators who continue to work under harsh conditions that remain largely unaddressed by the […]
Monday, 27th, Bungoma – Two individuals, Sharon Nanjala Anyango,26, and Tobias Ngala Wekesa,23 have been arrested in Bungoma for impersonating senior officials of the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) and attempting to extort money from public officials and citizens. According to a statement by the EACC CEO Abdi Mahamud, the duo allegedly posed as EACC […]
SATURDAY, 25TH, NAIROBI – A study finds that severe drought plaguing parts of Somalia since 2022 has killed at least 71,000 people beyond the number expected. About 40 per cent of the lives lost were children under the age of 5, said the study, commissioned by the U.N. Children’s Fund, the World Health Organization and […]
