Category Archives: Business
Iran Embassy in Nairobi Rejects Israel Claims, Defends Military Response
Apr 15, 2026 at 02:05 PM
By Mandere Onyinkwa The Embassy of the Islamic Republic of Iran in Nairobi has rejected what it terms as “baseless allegations and hostile narratives” by Israel, accusing its rival of spreading disinformation over the ongoing conflict involving Iran. In a press release, the embassy dismissed claims that Iran’s recent actions amount to aggression, insisting instead […]
LSK Pledges to Defend Constitution, Warns of Judicial Corruption and Political Violence
Apr 15, 2026 at 11:41 AM
By Ongaga Ongaga The Law Society of Kenya (LSK) has vowed to defend the country’s constitutional order, warning of rising threats from judicial corruption, political violence, and weakening institutions. In its inaugural statement for the 2026–2028 Council, led by President Charles Kanjama, the society said it assumes office “at a moment of acute constitutional stress,” […]
Quantum Health Networks Could Power Kenya’s Vision 2050 — If Backed by Policy
Apr 15, 2026 at 11:33 AM
By Cheptinga K. Philip As countries race to define the future of healthcare, a revolution is taking shape in advanced communications. At the center of it is Andrew Forbes of University of the Witwatersrand, whose work on quantum communication and laser-based data transmission is pushing the boundaries of how fast and securely information can move. […]
Nurses End Strike at Kenyatta National Hospital After Agreement Reached
Apr 14, 2026 at 06:15 PM
By KPC Reporter The Ministry of Health has announced the end of the nurses’ strike at Kenyatta National Hospital (KNH). This followed what officials described as “intensive and constructive negotiations” between hospital management and the Kenya National Union of Nurses and Midwives (KNUNW). Cabinet Secretary for Health, Aden Duale, confirmed that a return-to-work formula had […]
Ruto Urges SHA Registration During Kisii Development Tour
Apr 14, 2026 at 04:18 PM
By Ongaga Ongaga President William Ruto has urged unregistered Kenyans to join the Social Health Authority (SHA) and benefit from the new national health insurance scheme. He noted that SHA has eliminated the need for families to sell valuable assets to meet high medical costs, saying citizens can now access treatment in hospitals without paying […]
Alarm as Skaters Flirt with Death on Suswa’s Treacherous Bends
Apr 14, 2026 at 03:54 PM
By Nyang’au Araka A group of boys has turned a busy highway into a reckless playground, in the name of skating. The youngsters were video-recorded reportedly on the winding Suswa route, an area notorious section for black spots and unforgiving terrain. The videos show them on skateboards slicing across the tarmac with youthful abandon, […]
Bwire: Let’s Turn the Tide on Misinformation Through Student Journalism
Apr 14, 2026 at 12:19 PM
By Victor Bwire As the wave of misinformation, harmful content, and the clamor for a clean information sphere grows globally, players in the information space are developing innovative interventions to equip users, especially the youth, with the skills and tools to use and produce media content responsibly. Increasingly, the largest group using media spaces, particularly […]
How Media Hubs Are Bridging Gaps in Kenya’s Changing Media Landscape
Apr 14, 2026 at 06:47 AM
By Victor Bwire Necessity is the mother of invention, as the saying goes, and it’s happening in Kenya. Journalists and content producers in Kenya continue producing credible and impactful journalism through the provision of secure workspaces, digital infrastructure, collaborative environments, and opportunities for professional development. Where they exist, journalists can feel a sigh of relief […]
MP Mogaka Hails Ruto’s Gusii Tour, Lists Key Projects for Nyamira
Apr 13, 2026 at 07:14 PM
By KPC Reporter West Mugirango MP Stephen Mogaka has thanked President William Ruto for visiting his constituency and the wider Gusii region, citing a raft of development commitments announced during the ongoing tour. In a statement following the President’s second day of his four-day development tour, Mogaka welcomed the visit, saying it signals renewed focus […]
Kenyan Author Phibbian Muthama Joins Ebedi Writers Residency in Nigeria
Apr 13, 2026 at 06:56 PM
By KPC Reporter Kenyan author and Swahili language expert Phibbian Muthama is in Nigeria to participate in the April/May 2026 edition of the Ebedi International Writers Residency in Iseyin. Muthama, a published writer, will spend four weeks at the residency working on a new fiction manuscript. During her stay, she is also expected to mentor […]