By Mandere Onyinkwa The government has formally extended the tenure of the Experts Panel through a special gazette notice, granting the entity additional time to complete its mandate. The notice, published in Kenya Gazette Vol. 3 on 5 January 2026, confirms that the panel’s service period has been prolonged beyond its original timeline, underscoring the […]

By KPC Reporter The County Government Workers Union Kenya (COGWU-K) has accused the Salaries and Remuneration Commission (SRC) and the Council of Governors (CoG), of deliberately sidelining county employees in the latest remuneration cycle. In a statement, the union condemned what it termed “a shocking conspiracy of negligence” after county workers were excluded from salary […]

By Ongaga Ongaga The Kenya Universities and Colleges Central Placement Service (KUCCPS) has opened applications for the March 2026 Kenya Medical Training College (KMTC) intake. The application window runs from January 7 to January 27, 2026, marking the start of the 2026 phased placement process for universities and colleges. Eligible Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education […]

By KPC Reporter The Kenya Pool and Billiards Federation (KPBF) has unveiled the national team that will represent the country at the All Africa Pool Championships, set for Durban, South Africa, from February 2 to 8. The squad was selected following National Team Selection Trials held on January 3 and 4 at Mchana Pub and […]

By Mandere Onyinkwa The Independent Policing Oversight Authority (IPOA) has issued an update on investigations into the fatal shooting of a 14-year-old Grade Six pupil in Mombasa. The incident occurred on New Year’s Eve and sparked public concern. In a press statement released on Tuesday, IPOA confirmed it is probing the death of Dennis Ringa […]

By Ongaga Ongaga The proprietors of Business Bay Square (BBS Mall) in Nairobi’s Eastleigh have formally petitioned the National Cohesion and Integration Commission (NCIC) to investigate and prosecute former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua over remarks they say amount to ethnic contempt and undermine national cohesion. In a letter addressed to NCIC chairperson Rev. Dr Samuel […]

By the Idler-in-Chief I, the Idler-in-Chief, found myself invited by none other than Mzee Katumani for free beer at Nyagenke Suspended Bar and Restaurant. “Free beer in Njaanuary,” I exclaimed! My pockets whispered “impossible,” yet my mobile tank; blissfully unaware of economics, cheered, and so I went. Short in stature, tall in mischief, Mzee Katumani, […]

By Mandere Onyinkwa The Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) has ordered an immediate investigation into the collapse of a 16-storey building in South C, Nairobi. The building came down in the early hours of 2 January 2026, leaving at least one person dead and another still missing. In a press statement, the DPP expressed deep […]

By Ongaga Ongaga After 24 years under the COMESA Sugar Safeguard, Kenya has officially stepped out of the protective regime, signalling a bold new chapter for its sugar industry. The safeguard, which expired on 30th November 2025, was designed to stabilise and restructure the sector—and by all measures, it has delivered. “This transition reflects strength, […]

By KPC Reporter The Ministry of Health has ordered an immediate investigation into medical practitioners who publicly claimed to have witnessed or participated in “miraculous” healings during a recent religious crusade. Cabinet Secretary (CS) Aden Duale warned that unverified testimonies risk endangering lives and undermining public trust in healthcare. In a statement issued on Sunday, […]