By Hyline Ocharo & Monica Nashon Residents of Kisii County want proceeds from the proposed Safaricom share sale strictly used for development projects, warning against recurrent spending and corruption. The residents spoke during a public participation forum held at the Kisii Agricultural Training Centre, convened by joint parliamentary committees on Finance and National Planning, and […]

By KPC Sports Reporter Gor Mahia’s resurgent January earned double honours as Paul Ochuoga and Charles Akonnor claimed SportPesa League Player and Coach of the Month awards. The record champions won five of six matches, opening a four‑point lead over AFC Leopards, who still have a game in hand. Ochuoga, 21, was instrumental down the […]

By KPC Reporter Families of victims killed during protest-related violence now want immediate compensation, saying prolonged court processes and unfulfilled promises have left thousands living in poverty, pain, and uncertainty. In a press statement released on Wednesday, the victims said many families lost breadwinners during protests and have received no compensation to date, despite waiting […]

By Hyline Ocharo-Kisii Agridex International and Tradeflow Capital Management have partnered in a bid to access to trade finance and digital payments for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) across Africa, starting with Kenya. The collaboration centers on Loam, Agridex’s proprietary digital payments and treasury optimization platform, which Tradeflow will adopt as its core infrastructure for […]

By KPC Reporter The government has rescued and repatriated 27 Kenyans who were stranded in the Russian Federation after being illegally recruited to fight in the ongoing Russia–Ukraine war. Prime Cabinet Secretary and Cabinet Secretary for Foreign and Diaspora Affairs Musalia Mudavadi said the returnees were brought home through swift diplomatic and consular interventions coordinated […]

By Mandere Onyinkwa and KNA Kisumu Governor Prof. Anyang’ Nyong’o has suspended all quarrying countywide after four children from one family drowned at an abandoned quarry in Kudho. In a press statement issued while condoling with the bereaved family, the governor said the ban covers all quarrying, including murram and sand harvesting. He noted that […]

By KPC Sports Reporter Safaricom, through its M-PESA brand, has announced a KSh 10 million sponsorship package for the upcoming HSBC SVNS2 Rugby Sevens Tournament, set to take place at Nyayo National Stadium on 14–15 February 2026. As the official technology partner, Safaricom will provide a fully equipped media centre, seamless internet connectivity across key […]

By KPC Reporter Devolution is facing turbulence after the Council of Governors (CoG) accused senators of running an elaborate bribery scheme, even as the Senate moved to strengthen its oversight role. At the close of a two-day retreat in Kilifi, governors alleged that members of the Senate’s County Public Accounts and Investments Committee, chaired by […]

By Florentina Nyakara The International Association of Women in Radio and Television (IAWRT) has rolled out a transformative training programme aimed at fostering the next generation of ethical, future-ready women journalists. This is in response to a fast-changing media landscape where misinformation, disinformation, and artificial intelligence collide. The Association, which primarily focuses on women, believes […]

By KPC Reporter Senators and Governors are locked in a heated standoff over the oversight of county governments, trading sharp statements that expose deep tensions in the country’s devolved governance system. In a press release on Tuesday, the Senate expressed “grave concern” over allegations by the Council of Governors (CoG) that its committees were engaging […]