By Nyang’au Araka For half a century, Fred Obachi Machoka has been been the soundtrack of Kenyan homes, the voice that introduced generations to music, culture and conversation, and a familiar companion on radio and television across changing eras. Now, as he marks 50 years in broadcasting, Kenya’s media fraternity is preparing to celebrate not […]

By Gadi Turuthi This week, we remember the late Hilary Boniface Ng’weno — the great Kenyan journalist, editor, publisher, historian, author and broadcaster whose death was reported to the nation around this date in July 2021. Ng’weno passed away on 7 July 2021, but for many Kenyans, the news landed heavily on 8 July — […]

By KPC Sports Reporter Athletics Kenya has awarded World Athletics Level One certificates to 27 coaches following the successful completion of an intensive coaching course aimed at strengthening grassroots athletics and securing the future of Kenya’s track and field success. The coaches were honoured during a graduation ceremony at Gem Garden in Nairobi attended by […]

By KPC Sports Reporter The National Olympic Committee of Kenya (NOCK) and the Sports Journalists Association of Kenya (SJAK) have strengthened their partnership in a move aimed at enhancing sports journalism and improving media coverage of Team Kenya at major international competitions. The renewed collaboration was agreed upon during a high-level meeting between the leadership […]

By KPC Reporter Residents of Nyamira County’s Kiabonyoru Ward and neighbouring areas will soon access expanded healthcare services following plans to upgrade Mokomoni Health Centre to a Level 4 Hospital. The proposed upgrade is expected to transform the facility into a major referral centre serving Kiabonyoru, Itibo, Mekenene and surrounding wards. It will also support […]

By KPC Reporter The Media Council of Kenya (MCK) has challenged journalists to uphold ethical and professional standards when covering mental health issues. The Council noted that responsible reporting can help combat stigma, improve public understanding and safeguard the dignity of those affected. Speaking at a Mental Health Master Class for journalists in Kakamega, MCK […]

By KPC Reporter The Media Council of Kenya (MCK) and the Kenya Editors Guild (KEG) have led the country’s media fraternity in mourning veteran journalist Muliro Telewa who died recently. They described him as a fearless defender of press freedom and one of Kenya’s most accomplished journalists. In a condolence message, MCK said that Telewa’s […]

By KPC Reporter A cloud of grief has consumed Nkura Village in Nyangoge Sub-location, Kisii South Sub-county, after the deaths of two young girls in unclear circumstances. Reports show that four-year-old Annah Bahati and five-year-old Stacy Nyanchama’s lives ended in circumstances that have left residents shocked and searching for answers. The two were inseparable friends, […]

By KPC Reporter The East African Community (EAC) has urged Partner States to eliminate administrative and regulatory barriers that continue to hinder the smooth movement of goods across the region, warning that such obstacles are increasing business costs and undermining competitiveness. EAC Secretary General Hon. Amb. Stephen P. Mbundi made the call during a high-level […]

By KPC Reporter The West Kenya Union Conference (WKUC) of the Seventh-day Adventist Church has suspended all harambees and fundraising activities conducted on the Sabbath across its churches, institutions, fields and conferences with immediate effect. In a presidential circular, WKUC President and Communication Director Pr. Samuel Misiani said the decision followed consultations by the Union […]