By Nyang’au Araka A major regional conference aimed at aligning the use of artificial intelligence (AI) to accelerate economic growth and development across the region will be held in Rwanda later this month. The 4th East African Community (EAC) Regional Science, Technology and Innovation (STI) Conference, scheduled for March 30 to April 1 at the […]

The Media Council of Kenya (MCK) is enhancing school journalism clubs as a key platform for promoting Media, Information and Digital Literacy (MIDL) among learners. The initiative equips students with the skills to navigate, analyse and create content in today’s complex digital environment. To streamline previously fragmented efforts, MCK brought together journalism club patrons from […]

By Nyang’au Araka A conservation storm is brewing over the alleged destruction of 100 acres of upland forest inside Nairobi National Park. An environmental lobby group, Friends of Nairobi National Park (FoNNaP) is now demanding an immediate halt to ongoing works. In a press statement, FoNNaP raised alarm over what it described as “urgent” and […]

By KPC Sports Reporter Debswana Diamond Company has been announced as the official title sponsor of the World Athletics Relays Gaborone 26. The company has committed P16 million ($1.17 million) towards the event, which will take place on 2-3 May at the National Stadium. The partnership highlights a shared commitment to elevate Botswana’s global sporting […]

By Nyang’au Araka The National Assembly’s Justice and Legal Affairs Committee (JLAC) is traversing the country to gather views on the Public Participation Bill, 2025. On Tuesday, the committee held hearings in Nyamira, hosted by West Mugirango MP Stephen Mogaka, alongside his parliamentary colleagues Otiende Amollo and Harold Kimuge. The Bill seeks to give life […]

By Mandere Onyinkwa Governors have demanded that Universal Health Coverage (UHC) funds be included in the equitable share for the 2026/2027 financial year, rejecting proposals to classify them as conditional grants. Appearing before the Senate Finance Committee chaired by Mandera Senator Captain Ali Roba, Council of Governors chair Ahmed Abdulahi warned that conditional grants often […]

By KPC Reporter The Media Council of Kenya has rebuked the Standard Group, accusing the media house of trading integrity for sensationalism. The statement, released on 24 March 2026, centres on a recent front-page headline that screamed “ABDUCTED”, alleging that former Cabinet Secretary Raphael Tuju had been kidnapped. The claim was published without verification, and […]

By Ongaga Ongaga The Kenya Union of Post Primary Education Teachers (KUPPET) has formally unveiled the list of candidates cleared to vie in its forthcoming National Elections, set for April 18th, 2026. The announcement, signed by Secretary General Akelo M.T. Misori on March 19th, signals the start of a decisive campaign period for one of […]

By KPC Reporter The Media Council of Kenya (MCK) has directed all broadcasters to introduce a mandatory seven-second delay on live transmissions as required. This move is aimed at curbing the spread of harmful and unverified content. In an advisory issued Tuesday, the regulator cited a rise in inflammatory statements, misinformation, and manipulated content aired […]

By KPC Sports Reporter Africa’s rising golf stars are in Nairobi for the 2026 All Africa Junior Team Championship (AAJTC), which officially teed off Monday with a colourful flag-raising ceremony at the Windsor Golf Hotel & Country Club. The event brought together 89 elite junior golfers from 14 countries, marking the start of one of […]