By Nyang’au Araka A dispute has emerged after the Communications and Multimedia Appeals Tribunal allowed the Communications Authority of Kenya (CA) to revoke six Standard Group broadcasting licences over unpaid fees. The media house has vowed to challenge the decision in court. In a ruling delivered on March 27, 2026, the tribunal dismissed an appeal […]

By Ongaga Ongaga The National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) has suspended the rollout of its much‑anticipated Instant Fines Management System, a programme that had gone live on March 9, 2026. The system was designed to streamline the handling of minor traffic offenses by issuing on‑the‑spot fines under Section 117 of the Traffic Act. However, […]

By Nyang’au Araka A simple act of generosity and civic education has put Nyamira philanthropist Walter Chanua in the spotlight after he combined public participation with direct support for needy students at Kuura Mixed Secondary School. Chanua, whose inspiring journey from humble beginnings has been previously documented by KPC, recently conducted what he termed a […]

By Nyang’au Araka The Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) has dismissed as “misleading, unfounded and inflammatory” claims that the upgrade and relocation of the Nairobi Animal Orphanage will lead to the destruction of the upland forest in Nairobi National Park. In a press statement, KWS said the project is a “carefully planned, lawful, and forward-looking initiative” […]

By KPC Reporter The East African Community (EAC) has launched an ambitious 10-year Climate Change Strategy aimed at reducing climate-related losses, boosting resilience, and driving sustainable economic growth across the region. The regional bloc said climate change continues to take a heavy toll on member states, with African countries losing between 2 and 5 percent […]

By Mandere Onyinkwa The High Court in Eldoret criticised the decision of the Small Claims Court to commit Barnaba Ngeno to civil jail, ruling that the process was irregular and violated constitutional safeguards. Justice R. Nyakundi who delivered the ruling held that the court acted without jurisdiction when ordering Ngeno’s incarceration in Eldoret GK Prison […]

  By KPC Reporter Principal Secretary for Broadcasting, Communications and the Digital Economy, Stephen Isaboke, represented the country at the 11th Pan African Postal Union (PAPU) Plenipotentiary Conference in Kampala. Isaboke showcased Kenya’s determination to transform the postal sector from a historical relic into a modern driver of e-commerce, logistics, financial inclusion, and cross-border trade. […]

By KPC Reporter Fresh details have emerged linking delays in the rollout of Grade 11 textbooks to a controversial escalation of evaluation and resubmission fees. This has placed the Kenya Institute of Curriculum Development (KICD) and the Kenya Publishers Association (KPA) at the center of a growing industry storm. The developments come against the backdrop […]

By KPC Reporter Mobile phone dealers and importers in Kenya are facing major disruption following a new directive by the Communications Authority of Kenya requiring all mobile devices sold in the country to support USB Type-C charging. The directive, outlined in newly released technical specifications, makes USB Type-C the standard charging interface for all mobile […]

By Nyang’au Araka The East African Community has announced a call for abstracts ahead of the 2nd EAC Regional Education Conference set to take place from August 24 to 28, 2026 in Nairobi. The conference, organised in collaboration with RELI Africa and other education stakeholders, will bring together policymakers, educators, researchers, development partners, private sector […]