By Obaigwa Alex   Our flag shines in proud hues—white, red, black, and green,A banner of hope, of struggle, and all we have seen.Our hearts brim with pride, with silence, with song,We salute the brave heroes who carried us along. They carved a nation with vision and grace,Built us a home, gave justice a place.Today is […]

By OMBOKI MONAYO As families mourn the tragic loss of young lives caught in the crossfire during the protests on July 25th, there’s a prevailing temptation to dismiss this event as just another unfortunate chapter in our nation’s tumultuous saga. As a newsroom veteran of sorts, I must confess—it’s all too easy to shrug, label […]

By Hyline Ocharo Those who grew up in the ’90s in the Gusii region probably remember Sansora bread not just as food, but as an experience. Sansora, which is Ekegusii word simply means “unwrap” and, unwrapping the bread was such an experience. On a regular morning in Kisii Town, the streets near the iconic Old […]

By KPC Reporter Kisii University on Tuesday convened a high-level conference focused on non-communicable diseases (NCDs). The conference united leading researchers, health professionals, and global partners to confront the rising burden of these often-overlooked conditions, particularly in underserved and remote regions. Speaking on behalf of the Vice Chancellor Nathan Ogoti, Prof Mzee Awour who is […]

By KPC Reporter A security guard stationed at Kenya Power’s headquarters at Stima Plaza lost his life on Wednesday during the Gen Z protests in Nairobi. In a press statement sent to newsrooms, the company said that Mr. Fred Wamale Wanyonyi was fatally shot at the entrance of the building at around 4:30 p.m. during […]

By Janet Nyamwamu Kisii County has drawn sharp criticism in the Senate for repeated violations of fiscal responsibility laws, with legislators alarmed by its surging wage bill and disregard for public finance management regulations. Governors from Kisii and Siaya appeared before the Senate to report on the implementation of recommendations stemming from the Auditor General’s […]

By KPC Reporter In a dramatic pushback against what they term unconstitutional overreach, Kenya’s leading media organizations have jointly rejected a directive by the Communications Authority (CA) to suspend live coverage of the ongoing nationwide protests. The Kenya Media Sector Working Group (KMSWG), a coalition representing over a dozen media associations, issued a strong-worded statement […]

By Omboki Monayo Doreen Kemunto still remembers the day she signed a contract that would change her life. The document was in Arabic—a language she couldn’t read—but the agent’s reassurance, “there’s nothing to worry about,” convinced her to proceed. Like thousands of young Kenyans, she dreamed of a better life abroad, lured by promises of […]

By Faith Mondester Nairobi — Kenyans gathered at All Saints Cathedral on Tuesday to honour the lives of young protesters who lost their lives last year during demonstrations against the controversial finance bill. With national flags clutched tightly in their hands, mourners marched in solidarity, vowing to hold peaceful demonstrations on Wednesday in memory of […]

By Nyakundi Bw’Otwere President William Ruto on Tuesday signed the Government-Owned Enterprises Bill, 2025 (GOE Bill) into law at State House, Nairobi. The legislation represents a sweeping overhaul of the governance, financial oversight, and operational efficiency of Kenya’s commercial State corporations, setting the stage for a more accountable and performance-driven public sector. The GOE Bill […]