By KPC Reporter Nairobi is set to host more than 400 delegates from across East Africa as the East African Civil Society Organisations’ Forum (EACSOF) convenes the East African Civil Society Summit 2025 from September 29 to October 1, 2025. The three-day gathering, themed “Harnessing Citizens’ Potential in Regional Integration”, will bring together representatives from […]

By Ongaga Ongaga Tens of thousands of Kenyans flocked to national parks, reserves, and sanctuaries yesterday as the Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) opened its gates free of charge to mark World Tourism Day 2025. The gesture, now in its second year, drew an impressive 83,932 visitors, reflecting the growing enthusiasm for domestic tourism and conservation. […]

By the Idler-in-Chief Unknown to you, my grandson had 32 spikes in his mouth when Tokyo branded trousers became a big thing in Nyagenke and beyond, in the late 1990s. By spikes I mean teeth though honestly, one needed real spikes to defend himself from the jealous stares that followed anyone wearing the fabulous Tokyo. […]

By KPC Reporter Prof. Arthur Obel, the Kenyan scientist who courted fame and controversy in equal measure with his claims of finding a cure for HIV/AIDS, has died. His family confirmed his death on Saturday after a short illness. Prof. Obel became a household name in the early 1990s when he introduced Kemron, a drug […]

By KPC Reporter The Senate Committee on Labour and Social Welfare has exposed a massive pension scandal at the Technical University of Kenya (TUK), where over KSh 1.3 billion meant for retirees and employees has allegedly vanished. The committee, chaired by Senator Richard Onyonka, summoned senior university officials to explain unauthorized withdrawals and mismanagement of […]

By KPC Reporter The Senate Standing Committee on Devolution and Intergovernmental Relations has taken a firm stance on improving financial transparency and accountability within Kenya’s county governments. Meeting in Nairobi on Thursday, 28th September 2023, the committee proposed a bold reform: integrating county bank accounts with the Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) to allow real-time […]

: By Faith Nyabuto A majority of Kenyans have rejected the broad-based government formed through a coalition between Kenya Kwanza and One Kenya Alliance, a new survey has revealed. Findings by Trends and Insights for Africa (TIFA) indicate that 64 per cent of Kenyans want a new regime that prioritises their needs, rights and freedoms. […]

By Courtesy/ Speaker’s Press Unit National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang’ula has cautioned the Abagusii community against clinging to “outdated tribal and kingpin politics,” warning that such divisions risk isolating them from the rest of the country. Speaking on Thursday during a women’s empowerment programme in Bugusero Ward, Kitutu Chache South Constituency, Kisii County, Wetang’ula urged […]

By KPC Reporter The contractor in charge of the new Lake Victoria Basin Commission (LVBC) headquarters in Kisumu, Kenya, has officially turned over the completed building to the Commission’s management. This signifies the successful conclusion of Phase Two of the project. Construction of the second phase commenced on August 7, 2023, after formal handover of […]

By KPC Reporter National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang’ula has urged youth in the Western region to acquire National Identification Cards (IDs) and register as voters, stressing that the community’s political influence in the 2027 General Election will hinge on its ability to mobilize numbers. Speaking at Parliament Buildings during a courtesy call by Members of […]