Category Archives: Business
NCBA Golf Series: Kimani, Sirat Shine at Limuru Leg to Book Grand Finale Slots
May 17, 2026 at 08:33 AM
By KPC Sports Reporter Francis Kimani and Jackie Sirat emerged victorious at the Limuru Country Club leg of the NCBA Golf Series held on Saturday, as golfers intensified the race for qualification to the Grand Finale set for November at Karen Country Club. The tournament attracted a strong field of 249 golfers from Limuru and […]
IDLERS’ CORNER: When Whatsapp Became a Family Album
May 17, 2026 at 07:51 AM
By the Idler-in-Chief People whose mouths currently smell their mother’s milk may not appreciate that there was a time in Nyagenke when a family photograph was a serious affair. I am referring to those days when photographers were a rare species and attracted the admiration that is now given to people who fly here in […]
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 […]