By KPC Reporter Kenya has declared Friday, 17 October 2025, a public holiday in honour of the late former Prime Minister Raila Amolo Odinga, following his death recently in India. A special issue of the Kenya Gazette dated 16 October and signed by Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen states: “It is notified for the general […]

By KPC Reporter President William Samoei Ruto has taken steps to lead Kenyans in mourning the passing of former Prime Minister (PM) Raila Amolo Odinga, declaring a seven-day period of national mourning beginning Wednesday. In a statement from State House, Nairobi, the President described Raila as “a giant of democracy, a fearless freedom fighter, and […]

By Nanganetvoices A baobab has fallen—and when such a tree falls,the earth trembles,the wind forgets its direction,and smaller trees bow in silence. He stood,a voluble giant,a sentinel of freedom watching over our land.Through betrayals, prisons,pain, and political droughts,he remained evergreen—a reservoir of courage,a phoenix that refused to die. Now he lies still—fallen in foreign lands,surrounded […]

By Isaac Dan Onyancha The curtain has fallen on one of Kenya’s most enduring and polarising political lives. Raila Amolo Odinga — the indefatigable agitator, reformist, and five-time presidential contender — is dead. His passing closes a chapter that spanned over half a century of defiance, detention, and dogged pursuit of power. Few men have […]

By KPC Reporter Nyamira Heights Suites is preparing for a major entertainment event, “Mashujaa Benga Night,” slated for October 18–19. The two-night celebration promises live music from top regional bands and artists including Nyamwari and Nyakoora Success, Machoge One Jazz, Riakimai 99 Jazz, Kirwanda 78 Jazz, Sunsusia.com, and several others. The event will be hosted […]

By Ongaga Ongaga The United Democratic Alliance (UDA) Disciplinary Committee has summoned Kakamega Senator Boni Khalwale to explain allegations of disloyalty to the party. A case in point is clains of his open support for a candidate from a rival political formation. In a letter dated October 2025, UDA accuses the senator of “promoting the […]

By Esther Mwangi More than 300 students benefited from a free health screening exercise organised by Ruiru Community Clinic in partnership with local schools on Friday. The one-day event aimed to promote early detection of health issues among young people, particularly lifestyle-related conditions such as obesity and hypertension. According to the clinic’s director, Dr Lucy […]

By Carolyn Yiapo The Chairman of the Mailwa Group Ranch, Mr Daniel Kironua, has urged residents to maintain peace and mutual respect as tensions escalate over land disputes in the area. Speaking during a community meeting in Mailwa, Kajiado County, Mr Kironua appealed to members to conduct themselves with dignity and to resolve differences amicably. […]

By Mitchelle Maing’i As the world increasingly embraces natural remedies and plant-based diets, hibiscus tea — also known as the “rose of China” — is drawing renewed global attention for its rich health benefits and centuries-old heritage. Historically traced to ancient Egypt and Sudan, hibiscus was first brewed for medicinal purposes. Today, scientists and nutritionists […]

By the Idler-in-Chief If the gods of Nyagenke ever wanted a theatre, they needn’t look further than our campaign trails. Forget drama, forget comedy; what we have is a fully-funded spectacle of steel, fuel, smoke and dust. The election bell is far from ringing but the Nyagenkeans have already been invited to line up, clap, […]