By Nyang’au Araka Overcrowding and poor sleep quality, are to blame for the upsurge of upper respiratory infections amongst children, an expert has said. Dr Geofrey Otomu who is an Eye, Nose and Throat (ENT) specialist says doctors have noted an increase of such infections in recent years. “For children to be safe from upper […]

By Nyang’au Araka Kenya will have more orthopedists soon following the offer of Orthopedic Trauma and Medicine training at Nyamira’s campus of the Kenya Medical Training College (KMTC). This becomes the latest course at the fairly nascent KMTC branch, which also offers two other courses including nursing. Orthopedists from the institution will improve response and […]

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 […]

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, […]

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.” […]

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. […]

“The greatest threat to freedom is the absence of criticism.”

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 […]

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.” […]