Category Archives: Business
Government Extends NGO Transition Period Under PBO Act by One Year
May 16, 2026 at 05:26 PM
By KPC Reporter The government has extended by one year the transition period for non-governmental organizations (NGOs) to register under the Public Benefits Organizations (PBO) Act, giving civil society groups more time to comply with the new legal framework. According to a special issue of the Kenya Gazette, Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen approved the […]
Ruto Heads to Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan for Global Housing Forum and Trade Talks
May 16, 2026 at 05:13 PM
By Mandere Onyinkwa President William Ruto is set to travel to Baku, Azerbaijan, to attend the 13th Session of the World Urban Forum (WUF13). Kenya will showcase its Affordable Housing Programme and urban renewal initiatives. In a statement released on Saturday by State House Spokesperson Hussein Mohamed, the government said Kenya had been invited to […]
Ndindi Nyoro Seeks Recall of Parliament Over Proposed Fuel Price Cuts
May 16, 2026 at 05:09 PM
By Mandere Onyinkwa Kiharu MP Ndindi Nyoro has requested the recall of the National Assembly from recess to urgently deliberate on proposed amendments aimed at lowering fuel prices and cushioning Kenyans from rising living costs. In a letter addressed to National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang’ula, Nyoro urged Parliament to reconvene “at the earliest, preferably Monday” […]
Nationwide Transport Strike Looms Over Fuel Price Hike
May 16, 2026 at 04:53 PM
By Ongaga Ongaga The road transport sector is bracing for a Kenyawide strike beginning Monday, 18th May 2026, as operators protest against what they term “sharp and unjustified” fuel price increases. The prices were imposed by the government through the Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) recebtly. In a joint statement issued under the Transport […]
MP Mogaka: Otanyore Secondary School Set for a New Beginning
May 15, 2026 at 09:31 PM
By KPC Reporter For years, West Mugirango Constituency’s Otanyore Secondary School stood as a symbol of determination in the face of hardship. Learners squeezed into inadequate classrooms, teachers worked with limited facilities, and parents held onto hope that one day the school would receive the transformation it deserved. That long-awaited moment finally arrived on Friday. […]
Fuel Price Hike Deepens Transport Struggles Across Kenya
May 15, 2026 at 08:42 PM
By Makana Edith Salome Daily movement has become a costly affair for many Kenyans. In Kisii Town, matatus idle longer than usual, boda boda riders sit quietly on their bikes waiting for passengers, and private motorists hesitate before joining the road. Every trip now begins with a calculation — cost versus survival. At the Total […]
Authority Warns Public Against Unregistered Recruitment Agency M-Ajira
May 15, 2026 at 02:02 PM
By Mandere Onyinkwa The National Employment Authority has issued a public warning against a private recruitment agency operating under the name M-Ajira, saying the firm is not registered to recruit or place Kenyans in jobs abroad. In a notice signed by Director General Mrs. Edith Okoki, the authority cautioned jobseekers and members of the public […]
KNH Doctors Deliver Quadruplets After High-Risk Pregnancy Journey
May 15, 2026 at 01:53 PM
By Ongaga Ongaga A 32-year-old woman from Kiambu County has successfully delivered quadruplets at Kenyatta National Hospital following a high-risk pregnancy that doctors carefully managed for 12 weeks. Beatrice Wanja arrived at the hospital at just 22 weeks pregnant, with doctors immediately identifying her case as highly delicate due to the risks associated with carrying […]
Maraga Calls for Integrity Among Lawyers, Blames Corruption for Kenya’s Challenges
May 15, 2026 at 12:32 PM
By Monica Nashon Former Chief Justice David Maraga has challenged lawyers and leaders across the country to uphold integrity and honesty, warning that corruption and poor leadership continue to undermine Kenya’s progress. Maraga spoke during a prayer breakfast organised by advocates from the South West Nyanza region, where he emphasized the critical role legal practitioners […]
Gusii Tea Farmers Struggle With Low Bonuses, Poor Roads and Declining Yields
May 15, 2026 at 12:25 PM
By Abigael Kibanga Small scale tea farming, once regarded as a reliable source of livelihood in the Gusii region, is increasingly becoming difficult for small-scale farmers facing low earnings, poor infrastructure and declining yields. For decades, thousands of families in the region have depended on tea farming to pay school fees, buy food and improve […]