African Stories in Perspective
African Stories in Perspective
Mombasa, Kenya – Coastal leaders allied to the United Democratic Alliance (UDA) on Tuesday held a political sensitization engagement in Mombasa, rallying residents to support President William Ruto and his development agenda in the region. The meeting is part of an ongoing coastal mobilization tour by UDA leaders aimed at strengthening grassroots support and consolidating […]
KWALE, KENYA — Beneath the sacred, mist-shrouded forests of Kwale County lies a mineral treasure trove that could rewrite Kenya’s economic future. But as the government reopens the bidding for the Mrima Hill niobium and rare earth deposits, it faces a high-stakes balancing act between global geopolitical demands, a dark history of corruption, and the […]
South Sudanese civil society activist Edmund Yakani has called on the country’s leadership to urgently investigate alleged disparities in government payments, warning that failure to act could erode public trust and destabilize key state institutions. Yakani, the Executive Director of the Community Empowerment for Progress Organization (CEPO), said his appeal follows growing complaints and evidence […]
Mombas, Kenya – The United Democratic Alliance (UDA) has dismissed claims of cartel infiltration in the alleged fraudulent importation of oil, terming the accusations as politically motivated and misleading. Speaking during a press briefing in Mombasa, UDA Secretary General Omar Hassan refuted allegations by opposition leaders suggesting the involvement of top government officials in the […]
Coastal leaders allied to the United Democratic Alliance (UDA) on Saturday held their fourth day of political sensitization engagements in Ganze, Kilifi County, as they rallied residents to support President William Ruto and the government’s development agenda. The engagement is part of an ongoing regional mobilization tour aimed at strengthening grassroots support across the Coast […]
Nairobi, Kenya — Kenya’s tourism sector has staged a remarkable comeback, recording robust growth in 2025 and reaffirming its role as a key pillar of the national economy. According to the latest Kenya Tourism Sector Performance Report 2025, the country generated approximately KSh 500 billion in tourism earnings, driven by a significant rise in both international […]
Nairobi, Kenya – A new report by the United Nations has confirmed four cases of rape involving members of the Kenya-led Multinational Security Support (MSS) mission in Haiti, including one case involving a 12-year-old girl. According to the findings by the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, all four allegations of […]
Juba, South Sudan – The Government of South Sudan has taken a significant step toward strengthening economic governance after the Ministry of Finance and Planning signed a five-year Public Finance Management Reform Strategy Support (PFMRSS) project with the United Nations Development Programme. The 2026–2031 initiative marks a historic first for the country, becoming the first […]
NAIROBI, Kenya — The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) has reported a significant milestone in its latest push for democratic participation, announcing that over 300,000 new voters registered within the first 24 hours of a nationwide mass exercise. The drive, which officially commenced yesterday, is scheduled to run until April 28, 2026. This initiative […]
NAIROBI, Kenya — In a move to quell rising concerns over the constitutional autonomy of Kenya’s capital, Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi has officially distinguished the new intergovernmental agreement between the National Government and Nairobi City County from the previous military-led administration. Appearing before the Senate Committee on Devolution and Intergovernmental Relations on Tuesday, Mudavadi […]
