Stories by: Gusii Press
POETIC TURN: Courtroom Tales
Mar 15, 2026 at 03:37 PM
By Shem Onderi Dead silence.You speak only when allowed. The rows are wide—no close contact.The sitting arrangement is never welcoming. Here, people cometo hear the law speakand act. The courtroom is quite small in size,fit for only a few people.Faces in the courtroom are mean. Court users come dressedto fit the statusof the precincts. Procedure […]
Doctors’ Bodies Demand Answers Over Arrest of Nairobi Hospital Director
Mar 15, 2026 at 03:30 PM
By Nyang’au Araka Two major medical bodies have demanded clarity from authorities following the arrest of veteran obstetrician and gynaecologist Job Obwaka, a director at the Kenya Hospital Association, which runs The Nairobi Hospital. In a statement, the Kenya Medical Practitioners, Pharmacists and Dentists Union (KMPDU) said the 83-year-old doctor was arrested under what it […]
A Philosopher of the Everyday: Remembering Jürgen Habermas (1929 – 2026)
Mar 15, 2026 at 03:19 PM
By Comrade Wanjohi wa Makokha I write today with a quiet heart. News has reached me from an ex in faraway Berlin that the great man of philosophy, Jürgen Habermas, has died. He lived a long life thinking about how human beings speak to one another, argue with one another, and build societies together. For […]
Matiang’i Vows to Slash State House Budget by 80%, Decries ‘Historic Wastage’
Mar 15, 2026 at 03:13 PM
By KPC Reporter Jubilee Party deputy party leader Fred Matiang’i has criticized what he described as “historic wastage of public resources,” pledging to slash the budget of State House Nairobi by up to 80 percent if elected. Speaking on Sunday during a church service at Weithaga ACK Church, Dr Matiang’i questioned why the presidency requires […]
New HIV Studies Reveal Treatment Evidence Gaps Affecting African Patients
Mar 15, 2026 at 11:45 AM
By KPC Reporter New research presented at a major global HIV conference has revealed critical evidence gaps that could affect treatment strategies for millions of patients across Africa. The studies were presented last month at the Conference on Retroviruses and Opportunistic Infections 2026 in Colorado, United States, where researchers highlighted emerging challenges in managing patients […]
Naivasha Hospitality Players Push for Extension of WRC Safari Rally Hosting Rights
Mar 15, 2026 at 11:13 AM
By KPC Sports Reporter Hospitality sector players and business owners in Naivasha are urging the government to negotiate an extension of Kenya’s hosting rights for the WRC Safari Rally beyond 2026, citing the event’s significant economic benefits to the region. The globally renowned rally, which returned to the World Rally Championship calendar in 2021 after […]
Egerton University to Host 16th Biennial International Conference on Research and Innovation
Mar 14, 2026 at 04:29 PM
By Nyang’au Araka Egerton University will host its 16th Biennial International Conference from March 17 to 19, 2026, at the Njoro Campus in Nakuru County. The conference will bring together scholars, policymakers, industry leaders, farmers and development partners to deliberate on research-driven solutions to global challenges. The hybrid conference—featuring both physical and virtual participation—will be […]
Several Police Officers Injured as Protesters Torch Vehicles, Houses in Nyatike
Mar 14, 2026 at 03:55 PM
By Ongaga Ongaga Several police officers were injured and property destroyed after a peaceful demonstration turned violent on Saturday morning in Nyatike Sub-County, Migori County. According to a police report recorded under OB No. 11/13/03/2026 at 1700hrs, the protest began at around 9:00 a.m. following a robbery with violence incident in which a man was […]
Kisii Begins Rollout of Twice-Yearly HIV Prevention Injection
Mar 14, 2026 at 03:39 PM
By Monica Nashon Kisii County has begun rolling out a new HIV prevention drug known as Lenacapavir, marking a significant step in strengthening efforts to curb new infections in the region. The drug, administered through an injection twice a year, offers an alternative to the daily oral Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) tablets traditionally used to prevent […]
Senator Okenyuri Highlights Women’s Leadership at UN Event in New York
Mar 13, 2026 at 05:28 PM
By KPC Reporter Senator Essy Okenyuri Nyaituga is representing Kenya at the 70th Session on the Status of Women (CSW70), underscoring the country’s commitment to advancing gender equality and women’s leadership. The event is being held at United Nations Headquarters in New York, USA, as previously reported by the KPC During a Gambia–Türkiye joint […]