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 […]

By Mandere Onyinkwa The Education Management Society of Kenya (EMSK) has sounded a “national education emergency,” citing systemic failures across all levels of learning from early childhood to universities. In a statement signed by Chairman of Conferences Prof. Henry Onderi, the Society warned that Kenya risks “losing an entire generation” if the current trajectory is […]

By Janet Nyamwamu Kisii County Senator Richard Onyonka has decried the surge of political violence and intimidation in the region, warning that such acts pose a grave threat to democracy and governance. In a statement, Senator Onyonka expressed alarm over reports of attacks on public servants and interference with oversight work. He alleged that “such […]

By KPC Special Correspondent Kisii Governor, Simba Arati, has recently triggered a new political debate in Gusii after he claimed that his association with President William Ruto will give the people of the region the much needed development.  Arati declared last year that he had switched gears to support the broad-based government of Ruto, this […]

By Courtesy/ Speaker’s Press Unit (SPU) National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang’ula recently rejected claims that President Dr. William Ruto has sidelined the Luhya community in government appointments, describing the allegations as misleading and politically motivated. The Speaker said critics of the President were deliberately ignoring clear evidence that the Kenya Kwanza administration has given the […]

By KPC Reporter Amid swirling claims and counterclaims, the NYOTA Project has sparked debate across sectors. While supporters hail its achievements, critics point to inconsistencies and unanswered questions. Here, we sift through the facts and the lies to give a clearer picture of what’s really happening. -Kisii Press Club President William Ruto has in recent […]