Stories by: Akika Digital
Mamboleo Driving Digital Transformation Through ERP Innovation
Jul 15, 2026 at 07:48 AM
By Stanley Ongwae For Cosgah Mamboleo, the journey of building one of the country’s fast-rising Enterprise Resource Planning solutions companies has been one of resilience and determination. Though driven by passion and a talent for innovation, the great sacrifices and high-stakes risk-taking over the years are what have defined his more than two decades in […]
Nyamira targets 2,500 new water connections as county rolls out last-mile project
Jul 14, 2026 at 12:45 PM
By Abigael Kibanga For years, many families in parts of Nyamira County have relied on rivers, springs and long walks in search of water. That reality could soon change as the county government and the Lake Victoria South Water Works Development Agency (LVSWWDA) intensify efforts to bring piped water closer to households. Governor Amos Nyaribo […]
Greenpeace Africa opposes proposed Dangote oil refinery in Lamu, cites environmental risks
Jul 14, 2026 at 12:21 PM
By Staff Reporter Environmental lobby group Greenpeace Africa has urged the government to halt approvals for the proposed 700,000-barrel-per-day oil refinery in Lamu. The organization warned that the multibillion-shilling project could cause irreversible damage to one of East Africa’s most sensitive coastal ecosystems. In a statement, the organisation said the planned refinery, proposed by Kenyan […]
Wetang’ula rallies Bungoma women behind Ruto’s 2027 re-election bid
Jul 13, 2026 at 04:11 PM
By Courtesy/ Speaker’s Press Unit (SPU) National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang’ula on Monday intensified campaigns for President William Ruto’s re-election, urging women in Bungoma County to spearhead voter registration and rally support for the Head of State ahead of the 2027 General Election. Addressing women drawn from the county’s nine constituencies at the Mabanga Farmers […]
Nyong’o Warns Violence Sponsors as Eight Arrested Over Kisumu Clashes
Jul 13, 2026 at 04:06 PM
By Ongaga Ongaga Kisumu Governor Prof. Anyang’ Nyong’o has issued a stern warning to individuals financing youth violence after deadly clashes in the Milimani area left two young men dead and caused extensive destruction of property. In a statement issued after a joint security meeting with Kisumu County Commissioner Mohammed Ramadhan Mwabudzo, Nyong’o said authorities […]
Over 190 Civil Society Groups Condemn ‘Escalating Assault’ on Kenya’s Civic Space
Jul 13, 2026 at 01:28 PM
By KPC Reporter More than 190 civil society organisations have condemned what they describe as escalating intimidation and attacks against civic actors in Kenya. The groups singled out The Institute for Social Accountability (TISA) and its Executive Director, Diana Gichengo, as among the latest targets of the alleged crackdown. In a joint statement issued on […]
Universities Fund Urges Freshers to Apply for Government Scholarships
Jul 13, 2026 at 08:51 AM
By KPC Reporter The Universities Fund has urged the 202,133 students placed in public universities by KUCCPS to apply for Government scholarships through the Higher Education Financing (HEF) Portal. The scholarships will support eligible students joining public universities in the 2026/2027 academic year under the Student-Centred Funding Model. In a statement issued on Monday, Acting […]
Kenya’s Goons Are Not Going Away on Their Own — And We Should Be Worried
Jul 13, 2026 at 08:44 AM
By Dr. Mohamed Morowa There is a particular kind of fear that settles over a country when its young men become weapons. Not soldiers with uniforms and chains of command, but boys from the estates, hired for a day’s pay, a bottle of something strong, and the promise that somebody powerful has their back. Kenya […]
LSK Raises Alarm Over Alleged Electoral Malpractices in Ol Kalou By-Election
Jul 13, 2026 at 08:26 AM
By KPC Reporter The Law Society of Kenya (LSK) has raised concerns over alleged widespread reports of electoral malpractice ahead of the forthcoming Ol Kalou Parliamentary by-election. In a statement issued by LSK President Charles Kanjama, SC, the society said it had been closely monitoring developments surrounding the by-election and was troubled by reports of […]
High Court Bars Kajiado County From Taking Over Amboseli Park
Jul 12, 2026 at 07:15 PM
By KPC Reporter The High Court has temporarily stopped Kajiado County Government from taking over or interfering with the management of Amboseli National Park. The order comes amid a legal dispute over the park’s control and the implementation of a controversial transfer agreement. Justice Gregory Mutai certified as urgent a contempt application filed by petitioner […]