Stories by: Gusii Press
Omanyala, Kipyegon Shine as Kenya Stars at Shanghai Diamond League
May 16, 2026 at 05:19 PM
By KPC Sports Reporter Kenyan athletes delivered another impressive performance at the Diamond League meeting in Shanghai, China, with sprint star Ferdinand Omanyala and middle-distance queen Faith Kipyegon leading the country’s strong showing on the global stage. In a statement, Principal Secretary for Sports Elijah Mwangi praised the athletes for their outstanding performances, saying Kenya […]
Ruto Heads to Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan for Global Housing Forum and Trade Talks
May 16, 2026 at 05:13 PM
By Mandere Onyinkwa President William Ruto is set to travel to Baku, Azerbaijan, to attend the 13th Session of the World Urban Forum (WUF13). Kenya will showcase its Affordable Housing Programme and urban renewal initiatives. In a statement released on Saturday by State House Spokesperson Hussein Mohamed, the government said Kenya had been invited to […]
Ndindi Nyoro Seeks Recall of Parliament Over Proposed Fuel Price Cuts
May 16, 2026 at 05:09 PM
By Mandere Onyinkwa Kiharu MP Ndindi Nyoro has requested the recall of the National Assembly from recess to urgently deliberate on proposed amendments aimed at lowering fuel prices and cushioning Kenyans from rising living costs. In a letter addressed to National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang’ula, Nyoro urged Parliament to reconvene “at the earliest, preferably Monday” […]
Nationwide Transport Strike Looms Over Fuel Price Hike
May 16, 2026 at 04:53 PM
By Ongaga Ongaga The road transport sector is bracing for a Kenyawide strike beginning Monday, 18th May 2026, as operators protest against what they term “sharp and unjustified” fuel price increases. The prices were imposed by the government through the Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) recebtly. In a joint statement issued under the Transport […]
Nairobi City Thunder Raises Concerns Over Refereeing and KBF Fixture Scheduling
May 16, 2026 at 02:15 PM
By KPC Sports Reporter Nairobi City Thunder has raised concerns over what it describes as conflict of interest in officiating and persistent fixture scheduling problems in the Kenya Basketball Federation (KBF) league. In a statement, the club said the issues threaten “the integrity and professional standing of the KBF league,” particularly following recent fixtures against […]
MP Mogaka: Otanyore Secondary School Set for a New Beginning
May 15, 2026 at 09:31 PM
By KPC Reporter For years, West Mugirango Constituency’s Otanyore Secondary School stood as a symbol of determination in the face of hardship. Learners squeezed into inadequate classrooms, teachers worked with limited facilities, and parents held onto hope that one day the school would receive the transformation it deserved. That long-awaited moment finally arrived on Friday. […]
Fuel Price Hike Deepens Transport Struggles Across Kenya
May 15, 2026 at 08:42 PM
By Makana Edith Salome Daily movement has become a costly affair for many Kenyans. In Kisii Town, matatus idle longer than usual, boda boda riders sit quietly on their bikes waiting for passengers, and private motorists hesitate before joining the road. Every trip now begins with a calculation — cost versus survival. At the Total […]
Murkomen Announces Sweeping Transfers and Promotions in National Administration
May 15, 2026 at 04:21 PM
By KPC Reporter The Ministry of Interior and National Administration has announced major changes in the ranks of Regional and County Commissioners aimed at enhancing efficiency and strengthening service delivery across the country. In a statement, Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen said the reshuffle was designed to align officers’ strengths and experience with emerging administrative and […]
POETIC TURN: Monkey Business
May 15, 2026 at 02:08 PM
By Shem Onderi The monkey jumps from one tree to another,No tree is too high or too far apartTo defeat the monkey in its jumping.It is the monkey’s businessTo search for and enjoy life by leapingFrom one fruit-bearing tree to another. The monkey cares little whether the next tree bears sour fruit,Or whether the tree […]
Authority Warns Public Against Unregistered Recruitment Agency M-Ajira
May 15, 2026 at 02:02 PM
By Mandere Onyinkwa The National Employment Authority has issued a public warning against a private recruitment agency operating under the name M-Ajira, saying the firm is not registered to recruit or place Kenyans in jobs abroad. In a notice signed by Director General Mrs. Edith Okoki, the authority cautioned jobseekers and members of the public […]