Category Archives: Business
Poverty is not a crime: High Court Faults Small Claims Court Over Civil Jail Committal
Mar 26, 2026 at 04:20 PM
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 […]
Kenya Redefines Postal Sector as Engine of Digital Economy at PAPU Conference
Mar 26, 2026 at 04:10 PM
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. […]
Revealed: Inside the Deepening Textbook Approval Crisis
Mar 26, 2026 at 03:58 PM
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 […]
Concern as Type-C Chargeable Phones Become Mandatory
Mar 26, 2026 at 11:11 AM
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 […]
EAC Calls for Abstracts Ahead of Regional Education Conference in Nairobi
Mar 26, 2026 at 09:18 AM
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 […]
EAC Leaders Convene in Kigali for AI Summit to Drive Regional Growth
Mar 26, 2026 at 09:07 AM
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 […]
MCK Strengthens School Journalism Clubs to Advance Media Literacy
Mar 25, 2026 at 04:14 PM
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 […]
Outcry as 100 Acres of Nairobi National Park Forest Face Destruction
Mar 25, 2026 at 04:06 PM
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 […]
Debswana Named Title Sponsor for World Athletics Relays Gaborone 26
Mar 25, 2026 at 08:35 AM
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 […]
National Assembly Moves to Standardise Public Participation Across Institutions
Mar 24, 2026 at 05:25 PM
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 […]