KPC Editor’s Pick What happens when a global icon revisits his roots and discovers an old mentor still working at 80? For Michael Jordan, this visit to his high school in Wilmington, North Carolina, would turn out to be far more than a trip down memory lane. Here is more: It was a sunny afternoon […]

By Chris Koroba More than 1,500 in informal settlements in Kisii County will soon get lease certificates. Kisii County Government in partnership with the Kenya Informal Settlement Improvement Project (KISIP) Phase 2 will issue the certificates. The beneficiaries, drawn from Marani, Keumbu and Daraja Mbili informal settlements, will have a lease of 99 years in […]

By KPC Reporter A multi-million dollar project and grant are set to transform agricultural value chains in the Lake Region Economic Bloc according to a report published by the Food and Agricultural Organization (FAO) on Tuesday. The $29.2 million Green Climate Fund (GCF) and another $20.8 million will be injected into the region in a […]

By KPC Reporter It is emerging that nonmember(s) of Parliament cannot oust Speaker Moses Wetang’ula. Already, KPC has learnt that the National Assembly leadership recently dismissed an attempt by the Grassroot Oversight Initiative to initiate a motion against Wetang’ula, citing procedural limitations under parliamentary rules. In a letter dated February 7, 2025, Clerk of the […]

By Kurian Musa The African Union (AU) Ordinary General Assembly on February 15, 2025, in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, marked a pivotal moment in African diplomacy and Kenyan politics. Kenya’s former Prime Minister (PM), Raila Odinga lost his bid for the African Union Commission (AUC) Chair to Djibouti’s Youssef in the seventh round of voting. The […]

By Nyakang’o O’Nyamota Raila Odinga’s bid for the African Union Commission (AUC) chairmanship was met with considerable challenges, reflecting a complex interplay of geopolitical, regional, and internal factors. While Odinga enjoys significant political stature, several key reasons contributed to his rejection, highlighting the intricate dynamics of African leadership selection. To start with, Africa’s leadership has […]

By Isaac Dan Bw’Onyancha The election of Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, Djibouti’s Foreign Minister, as the new Chairperson of the African Union Commission (AUC) has reignited debate surrounding the Anglophone-Francophone divide within the organization. Youssouf’s victory, especially over strong contenders such as Kenya’s Raila Odinga, a leading Anglophone figure, highlights the continued dominance of Francophone nations […]

By Kurian Musa The African Union Commission (AUC) leadership transition happening this weekend has attracted huge continental attention never seen in recent times. In particular, all eyes are on Raila Odinga, the seasoned Kenyan opposition leader and former Prime Minister. Odinga has declared his interest to be the next Chairperson of the Commission. With his […]

By Nyang’au Araka It is evening and the immensity of Lake Victoria stretches continuously, its calm waters glistening with the reflections of strewn clouds that float sluggishly above. Fishermen in wooden boats move smoothly by, their silhouettes framed by the weakening sunlight, while distant hills rise around the shore. The air is filled with the […]

By KPC REPORTER Human rights activists are advocating for stronger laws and policies to tame incidences of Gender Based Violence in Kisii County. The stakeholders who attended a two-day GBV workshop in Kisii Town also want the development of survivor-centered services, and better coordination between government and community organizations. Lilian Gor, who is a nominated […]