By Ongaga Ongaga The Kenya Agricultural and Livestock Research Organization (KALRO) has appointed Dr. Patrick Ketiem as its new Director General, ushering in a new chapter of impact-driven agricultural research and innovation. Dr. Ketiem succeeds Dr. Eliud Kireger, who concludes an 11-year tenure marked by transformative leadership, institutional strengthening, and the expansion of national and […]

By Nyang’au Araka Former Meru Governor Kiraitu Murungi has announced his retirement from active politics, saying the shock of losing the 2022 gubernatorial race nearly pushed him into depression and forced him to reimagine life beyond the ballot. Speaking on Tuesday morning after receiving an honorary doctorate from Laikipia University in recognition of his distinguished […]

By KPC Sports Reporter Kenyan professional golfer Njoroge Kibugu has broken into Africa’s top 100 rankings after a sensational debut season on the Sunshine Development Tour East Africa Swing, underlining the rapid rise of golf talent from the region. Kibugu finished the inaugural East Africa Swing as Order of Merit champion, winning four of the […]

By Mandere Onyinkwa The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) has announced that it will adopt a phased approach to reviewing constituency and ward boundaries. The decision is shaped by constitutional requirements, judicial challenges, and the fast-approaching 2027 General Election. The Commission explained that boundary delimitation is central to Kenya’s democracy, ensuring equitable representation by […]

By KPC Reporter Safaricom has emerged as the overall corporate champion at the Professional Golfers of Kenya (PGK) Equator Tour, which concluded with a thrilling finale at the Royal Nairobi Golf Club. The Safaricom team — comprising Samuel Njoroge, Mutahi Kibugu, Mohit Mediratta, and Matthew Wahome — dominated the corporate standings throughout the season, finishing […]

By KPC Sports Reporter The government has invited a high-level Confederation of Africa Football (CAF) inspection team to evaluate the status of key stadia earmarked to host the Africa Cup of Nation (AFCON) event next year, Cabinet Secretary for Youth Affairs, Creative Economy and Sports Salim Mvurya said the government was impressed with the status […]

By KPC Reporter Kenya has welcomed the upcoming three-day visit of Mr Christopher Landau, the United States Deputy Secretary of State, scheduled to take place from Wednesday. The visit is expected to deepen and broaden Kenya-U.S. strategic engagements, building on the momentum of President William Samoei Ruto’s recent official trip to Washington, D.C., where he […]

By Ongaga Ongaga President William Samoei Ruto has officially appointed fifteen new Judges to the Court of Appeal. The move is expected to significantly bolster Kenya’s judicial capacity and accelerate the delivery of justice across the country. The appointments were formalized through Gazette Notice No. 1000, published in a special issue of the Kenya Gazette […]

By Nyang’au Araka and Agencies Gladys West, a pioneering mathematician whose contributions helped make modern GPS possible, has passed away at 95, surrounded by family and friends. West’s mathematical models of the Earth’s shape became a critical foundation for satellite navigation, allowing precise positioning anywhere on the globe. Her work helps guide everything from airplanes […]

By Mandere Onyinkwa The Teachers Service Commission has moved swiftly to respond to the killing of teacher Stephen Vundi Musili in Garissa County, an attack believed to have been carried out by Al-Shabaab militants. In a statement issued on Tuesday, the Commission announced that the security and safety of teachers across the country is now […]