By Jamie Malanowski In 1882, in a townhouse at 136 East 36th Street in New York City, Edward Hibberd Johnson had an idea that would make him the unsung set decorator of a zillion holiday snapshots. Fronted by a luxurious mustache, this loyal lieutenant to Thomas Edison was the embodiment of his era: part engineer, […]

By KPC Barbara Kimenye (1929-2012), East Africa’s best-selling children’s author of all time, would be 95 years old today. Kimenye’s Moses series that centre on the times of mischievous schoolboys, Moses Kibaya (alias Holy Moses) and Sebastian Mulutu (King Kong), at the fictional Mukiibi’s Educational Institute for the Sons of African Gentlemen are somewhat a […]

By KPC Reporter As the festive season gathers steam, focus is shifting to media content that befits the moment. One of the major pastimes for this season can be Christian and Christmas movies. These can be likened to warm blankets for the soul, weaving together stories of hope, faith, love, and salvation. They often transport […]

By Nyang’au Araka A political tremor occurred in German after Chancellor Olaf Scholz lost a confidence vote in parliament on Monday.  The vote triggered snap elections seven months ahead of schedule. The country will now have an election in February 23rd, next year. The no confidence vote came after Scholz’s coalition collapsed, sparking a political […]

By Nyang’au Araka and Science Blog To many people including some trained lawyers, legal documents are notoriously difficult to understand and they don’t know why. To some, listening to lawyers argue cases in court leaves them mesmerized. Now, a new research published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences recently, suggests that the […]

By Nyang’au Araka Minnesota House Representative Elect, Huldah Momanyi Hiltsley had a red carpet welcome in Kisii where she addressed female professionals on Sunday night. About 200 attendees paid keen attention as Momanyi walked them through her journey to victory in last month’s election, where she became the first immigrant to be elected to the […]

By KPC Reporter Elected leaders have been asked to ensure that government policies align with its obligation to fulfill citizens’ economic, social and cultural rights. This, according to the Human Rights Watch (HRW) and Transparency International (TI) will avert public protests in future. “They should ensure meaningful public participation in the design and implementation of […]

By KPC Reporter At least six people died while 26 others were injured in two separate accidents along Bomet-Narok Road. One of the accidents occurred after a school bus collided with a Public Service (PSV) shuttle at Olonin Bridge on Saturday night. The Mesabisabi Secondary School bus and was transporting church members to Kisii while […]

By Nyang’au Araka and Courtesy Muthaiga Golf Club’s lady vice-captain, Beatrice Soy bagged the inaugural Dr. Peter Ndegwa and Friends Golf tournament on Saturday. Held at the Muthaiga Gold Club, the event brought together Safaricom’s partners, other corporates and business leaders. It served as arena of networking, golf, and appreciation in celebration of Safaricom’s 24 […]

By Janet Nyanchoka As the sun peeked over the shimmering Indian Ocean, I boarded a shuttle from Mombasa, eager to head back to “bara” after a refreshing visit to the coast. I did not know that this journey would turn into an unforgettable lesson on humanity and the courage to stand up for what is […]