Category Archives: Business
Worry As Nyamira County Assembly Crisis Deepens
Mar 25, 2025 at 08:06 AM
By Francis Orina Controversy continues to dominate the County Assembly of Nyamira as service delivery remains hampered for months now. With workers and assemblers going without pay for over six months now, hope for rescue of the legislative arm of Nyamira County looks distant. The assemblers have lately divided themselves into two factions as they […]
Assault of Widow At Graveside Ignites Tradition vs Human Rights Debate
Mar 25, 2025 at 04:34 AM
By Isaac Dan Bw’Onyancha The recent incident in Nyamira, where a widow was forcibly compelled to throw soil into her late husband’s grave, has sparked widespread debate on the intersection of cultural traditions and human rights. Across various African communities, funeral rituals hold deep spiritual and communal significance. One such tradition, common in parts of […]
Outrage, arrests over torture of woman at graveside
Mar 24, 2025 at 07:04 PM
By KPC Reporter A video that shows a woman being assaulted at a graveside has caused national outrage and condemnation. The footage which has spread like rapid fire has attracted response from the Inspector General of Police, Douglas Kanja. A statement dispatched by police spokesperson Muchiri Nyaga Monday evening said three men allegedly appearing in […]
Kenyan journalism on trial as death strikes, again
Mar 24, 2025 at 06:49 AM
By Morris Aron The past few weeks have cast a dark shadow over Kenya’s journalism fraternity, with loss and despair gripping an industry already hanging by a thread. Recently, the news of a young Kenya Broadcasting Corporation (KBC) journalist’s death sent shockwaves across the media landscape. There were claims that the scribe took his own […]
Askari Ni Rafiki: Matara turns to singing, charity to change police image
Mar 23, 2025 at 08:08 PM
By KPC Reporter When Jack Matara, popularly known as Askari ni Rafiki is given a chance to sing during public meetings in Gusii region, he gives it his all. Matara who is a police officer uses his talent to preach the gospel and make friends. His signature line, Askari ni Rafiki (a police officer is […]
Onyonka takes shooting of four to Senate as cops feel the heat
Mar 23, 2025 at 12:50 PM
By KPC Reporter Kisii Senator, Richard Onyonka now wants thorough and conclusive investigations to unravel the gruesome killing of four young people in his county early March. Ezra Gichana, Christopher Nyaseti, Mercy Nyaboke and Finley Achoki were shot dead under unclear circumstances on 6th. The incident that has raised more questions than answers occurred at […]
Egerton University Strengthens International Links at Education Fair
Mar 22, 2025 at 04:48 AM
By Kurian Musa Egerton University has reinforced own commitment to internationalizing its academic programs. This initiative became clearer as the University actively participated in the Education Africa Fair, held at Sarit Centre, Westlands, Nairobi. The event, which brought together higher education institutions from across Africa and beyond, provided a platform for engaging with prospective students, […]
Hero Behind Oresi Sub-County Hospital, Kisii Shares His Story
Mar 21, 2025 at 05:40 PM
By KPC Reporter When the history of Kisii Town is finally written, the authors may have to allocate some pages for one Thomas Oresi, now 86, for the assignment to be complete. A former councilor and retired politician, Oresi contributed significantly to the wellbeing of residents during his hay days. One of the landmarks that […]
Call For Widows’ Justice As World Marks Women’s History Month
Mar 21, 2025 at 01:44 PM
By Arnold Ageta When one’s husband dies, the widow is forced to adjust to a strange new way of living. Some widows move in with their children while others live alone. Though psychologists suggest that widowhood can be a stage of greater personal control and freedom, many widows struggle to navigate this transition with dignity. […]
Kenyans told to exercise personal data protection rights
Mar 21, 2025 at 07:08 AM
By Nyang’au Araka Kenyans have been asked to exercise their rights as outlined in the data protection laws and deter misuse by organizations. The Office of the Data Protection Commissioner (ODPC) said that it is committed to receive complaints and conclusively investigate them. “This will lead to determinations that provide legal recourse, transparency, and promote […]