By Nyang’au Araka The Ministry of Health has directed counties to immediately activate preparedness measures following a hantavirus outbreak linked to a Dutch-flagged cruise ship that has so far claimed three lives. In an advisory released on Friday, Principal Secretary Mary Muthoni Muriuki warned all county health departments, sub-county medical officers, and hospital medical superintendents […]

By KPC Reporter The Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) has announced the resumption of operations at the Amboseli Main Airstrip in Amboseli National Park, following a temporary closure caused by flooding in March. The airstrip was shut down on 9th March 2026 after heavy rainfall left the runway unsafe for aircraft operations. A joint technical inspection […]

By Ongaga Ongaga The Financial Inclusion Fund, popularly known as the Hustler Fund, is seeking partnerships with mainstream financial institutions to enable borrowers with strong repayment records to access larger loans from commercial banks. Speaking in Nairobi, Hustler Fund Chief Executive Officer Henry Tanui said the initiative is aimed at creating a clear transition path […]

By Nyang’au Araka The Kenya Medical Association (KMA) has issued a sweeping directive aimed at strengthening patient confidentiality, dignity, and privacy across all healthcare facilities in the country. In as statement signed by Secretary General Lyndah Kemunto, the association described these principles as “non‑negotiable” and warned that violations would attract disciplinary measures, including sanctions against […]

By Robert Nyasato I miss the era of iron-fisted women. The kind of women who took the podium and made the atmosphere reverberate. Women who articulated issues affecting Kenyans with surgical precision, debating policy, budgets, and injustice without ever leaning on gender as a shield or shortcut. Their argument was their armor. They were not […]

By Abigael Kibanga Tomato prices in Nyamira have more than doubled since early May 2026 due to heavy rains disrupting supply chains and damaging crops in producing regions. At Nyamira matatu stage, traders say the sharp increase has significantly reduced customer demand as many residents can no longer afford the staple ingredient. Diana Nyanchama, a […]

By Stephen Collinson America’s President Donald Trump is facing mounting pressure as the war with Iran drags into its 10th week, far longer than the quick operation his administration initially appeared to expect. Despite repeated claims from the White House that peace talks are progressing and victory is near, the conflict has become increasingly difficult […]

By Job Maangi The Retirement Benefits Authority (RBA), in partnership with the Media Council of Kenya (MCK), has launched a new grants programme to support journalists in reporting on retirement savings and pension issues. The initiative, unveiled this week, offers travel grants of up to KShs 10,000 to MCK‑accredited journalists and media practitioners, aiming to […]

By Nyang’au Araka The Kenya Judiciary Academy will hold the inaugural Judges Book Fair 2026 on Friday the 8th. The event is aimed at showcasing scholarly and creative works authored by judges, magistrates, and judicial staff. The fair will be at the Kenya National Library Service Building in Upper Hill, Nairobi, from 8am to 6pm. […]

By KPC Reporter Chief Justice Martha Koome on Thursday led the Judiciary and the wider legal fraternity in the closing of file proceedings held in honour of the late Frederick Ochieng, who passed away in September 2025. The ceremony brought together judges, judicial officers, advocates, and leaders from across the legal sector to celebrate the […]