By Arnold Ageta UN Climate Change Executive Secretary Simon Stiell has praised the world’s recent climate achievements but urged nations to accelerate their efforts, warning that the window for meaningful action is rapidly narrowing. Speaking in Belém, Brazil, during the COP30 Conference, Stiell stressed that global unity is essential at a time when the world […]

By Arnold Ageta Kenya’s media habits are shifting faster than ever, with social media now emerging as the country’s leading source of news. This is according to the Media Council of Kenya’s State of the Media Report 2024, which paints a clear picture of how Kenyans—especially the youth—are changing the way they consume information. The […]

By Shem Onderi They rhyme without a voice,Though they exist for one purpose — to make sound.Each is crafted differently, held together by its own bolts and quirks.Some must be gripped tightly to sing,Others must be struck with force just to speak. There are those that lie flat for balance,And others that hang from the […]

By Janet Nyamwamu A new regional advocacy series on HIV vaccine development has warned that Africa risks losing decades of scientific progress, infrastructure, and public trust if it does not urgently reinforce and lead its own HIV vaccine research agenda. The alarm was raised during the first session of a four-part virtual series titled New […]

By KPC Reporter Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) has launched a 15-day rhino ear-notching and tagging operation as it seeks to actualise science-based conservation efforts. The exercise was launched at Ngulia Rhino Sanctuary, Tsavo West National Park. This is the largest single exercise of its kind in Kenya’s conservation history, according to a brief from KWS. […]

By Ngwono O’Nyakundi President William Ruto has pledged that Ukambani will not be left behind in Kenya’s development journey. Speaking in Kasikeu, Kilome Constituency, Makueni County, during a four-day regional tour, he assured residents of inclusive progress across Makueni, Kitui, and Machakos counties. Accompanied by Deputy President Kithure Kindiki, Makueni Governor Mutula Kilonzo Junior, and […]

By KPC Reporter Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna has accused City Hall of corruption following a sudden directive requiring all Nairobi County health facilities to change their bank accounts from Co-operative Bank to Sidian Bank. In a statement on his official Facebook page, Sifuna questioned the motive behind the decision, saying it raised serious integrity concerns. […]

By Janet Nyamwamu Senators Wahome Wamatinga, Moses Kajwang’, and Richard Onyonka — representing Nyeri, Homa Bay, and Kisii counties respectively, have emerged as leading champions of accountability, fiscal discipline, and people-centred governance. Their proactive engagement with county governments, strong legislative influence, and firm oversight have positioned them as key figures in advancing devolution across Kenya’s […]

By Monica Nashon‎‎Avocado farmers in Bomachoge Borabu, Kisii County, are recording impressive gains from Hass avocado farming, thanks to the formation of Geticha Farmers’ Hass Cooperative Society, which has helped them access better markets and prices.‎‎James Ong’ayo Okeng’e, a farmer from Bombaba Borabu ward, said he ventured into avocado farming after learning about the benefits […]

By Courtesy/ MCK East Africa’s journalism is set to undergo a major transformation following the signing of a robust strategic partnership between the Media Council of Kenya (MCK) and the Innovation Foundation for Democracy (IFD). This definitive agreement, formalised via a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on 11 November 2025, establishes a clear framework for collaboration […]