Stories by: Akika Digital
Joy as Kenyan blood goes global, conquers America
Nov 06, 2024 at 09:04 AM
By Nyang’au Araka Kenyans who had divided their support for US’s top presidential candidates had a reason to unite when one of their own clinched the Minnesota House Representative seat. Huldah Momanyi Hiltsley, who traces her roots to Nyamira County, made history by securing the electoral seat, becoming the first Kenyan-born immigrant to hold such […]
REPUBLISHED: Anger As Gusii Poverty Suffocates Tea Growers
Nov 03, 2024 at 05:22 PM
By KPC Reporter Every end of the year, small scale tea growers in Gusii region had a reason to display broad smiles. This was the time they earned bonus for the yearlong sweat, and it was good money. Some could be arrive in the village with new items such as mattresses, radio and television sets, […]
Kenyan activists, lawmakers join forces to “break the blade”
Nov 03, 2024 at 05:19 PM
By Arnold Ageta Some lawmakers and activists are making a joint push against Female Genital Mutilation (FGM), an outlawed practice that continues to persist. Members of Kenya Women Parliamentarians (KEWOPA), women’s rights organization Nguvu Collective, and the Anti-FGM Board combined forces in a bid to eradicate FGM through a creative campaign dubbed “Break The Blade.” […]
Journalist turned politician bags award as country’s top ward leader
Nov 03, 2024 at 04:29 PM
By KPC Former journalist Nyambega Gisesa has been ranked as the best performing Member of County Assembly (MCA) in Kenya with Embu County Assembly Speaker Josiah Thiriku picked as the County Speaker of the Year 2024. Gisesa, a one time Annual Journalism Excellence Award (AJEA) winner represents Rigoma Ward at the County Assembly of Nyamira. […]
REPUBLISHED: Quotable Quote, Sunday
Nov 03, 2024 at 08:46 AM
“The greatest threat to freedom is the absence of criticism.”
REPUBLISHED: Women move and shake Kenya as Kindiki replaces Gachagua
Nov 01, 2024 at 04:40 PM
By Nyang’au Araka Women holding top positions in the judiciary were key actors Friday as Prof. Abraham Kithure Kindiki took oath of office as Kenya’s third Deputy President (DP) in Nairobi. The ceremony was televised live and enjoyed other forms of local and international coverage. Apart from his wife, Dr Joyce Kindiki, three women were […]
REPUBLISHED: Kenyan activists, lawmakers join hands to “break the blade”
Nov 01, 2024 at 11:12 AM
By Arnold Ageta Female lawmakers and activists are making a joint push against Female Genital Mutilation (FGM), an outlawed practice that continues to persist. Members of Kenya Women Parliamentarians (KEWOPA), women’s rights organization Nguvu Collective, and the Anti-FGM Board combined forces in a bid to eradicate FGM through a creative campaign dubbed “Break The Blade.” […]
REPUBLISHED: Nyamira Residents Left Reeling After Hailstorm
Nov 01, 2024 at 08:16 AM
By KPC Reporter Residents of parts of Nyamira County were left in shock after a heavy downpour accompanied with hailstones Thursday evening. The hailstones damaged crops including tea, which is the main cash crop in the county. It also destroyed maize and nappier grass in various villages within Borabu and Kitutu Masaba Constituencies. The intense […]
REPUBLISHED: Why MCK runs internship program for budding journalists
Oct 31, 2024 at 02:53 PM
By Jackline Mwende The Media Council of Kenya (MCK) internship program offers a valuable opportunity for students and recent graduates interested in journalism and media studies. This strategic program offers Kenyans pursuing careers in media and journalism a chance to work in a real media setting and gain practical skills. The internship program equips the […]