Category Archives: Business
Nike Joins Faith Kipyegon in Groundbreaking of Dare to Dream Maternity Ward
Jan 26, 2026 at 07:06 PM
By KPC Sports Reporter Olympic champion Faith Kipyegon has taken her legacy beyond the track, breaking ground on the Dare to Dream Maternity Ward in her hometown of Keringet. The facility, supported by Nike, will provide safe and dignified care for mothers and newborns, addressing a critical gap in maternal healthcare in the region. The […]
KNCHR Condemns Teargassing of Worshippers in Nyeri, Demands Accountability
Jan 26, 2026 at 06:58 PM
By Mandere Onyinkwa The Kenya National Commission on Human Rights (KNCHR) has condemned the tear-gassing of worshippers at St. Peter’s ACK Church in Wairima, Othaya, Nyeri County. KNHCR described the incident as “a day of shame” and a grave violation of constitutional rights. According to reports, police officers—some allegedly hooded in defiance of court orders—deployed […]
Teacher Killed in Garissa by Suspected Al-Shabaab Militants
Jan 26, 2026 at 06:50 PM
By Ongaga Ongaga The Teachers Service Commission (TSC) has condemned the brutal killing of Mr. Stephen Vundi Musili, a teacher at Hulugho Primary School in Garissa County, who was attacked and killed on Sunday by suspected Al-Shabaab militants. Mr. Musili, who joined the Commission in January 2025, was described as a dedicated educator serving in […]
Why Parliamentary Retreats Matter as Kenya’s National Assembly Heads to Nakuru
Jan 26, 2026 at 06:38 PM
By Janet Nyamwamu As Kenya’s National Assembly heads to Nakuru for a five-day retreat before the 13th Parliament’s Fifth Session, focus turns to parliamentary retreats—an influential practice shaping legislative work across Africa. Often held away from the glare of plenary debates and television cameras, parliamentary retreats provide lawmakers with space to reflect, reset priorities and […]
Suneka Airstrip Revival Becomes Political Battleground as Ruto Eyes Kisii Ahead of 2027
Jan 26, 2026 at 07:41 AM
By KPC Political Reporter The Kenya Kwanza Alliance team in Kisii has embarked on renewed political strategies to win back lost support, particularly by ingratiating itself with the electorate. In what appears to be a long-term political scheme to outmanoeuvre their opponents in a community increasingly leaning towards the opposition through its son, Dr Fred […]
Anthony Kibagendi: The Defiant Voice Shaking Gusii Politics
Jan 25, 2026 at 03:32 PM
By KPC Political Reporter “Matiang’i twoma! Twoma Ruto!” The chant, loosely translated: “Matiang’i push! Push Ruto!” was started a few months back by Kitutu Chache South legislator, Anthony Kibagendi, and it has quickly become his political tag. Rhythmic and defiant, half song, half political war cry, these simple words have captured the imagination of Jubilee […]
Governor Nyaribo Rubbishes Claims of Lost Donor Funds as Treasury Suspends FLLoCA Programme
Jan 24, 2026 at 01:27 PM
By GPU and KPC Reporter Nyamira Governor Amos Nyaribo has dismissed claims that donor funds allocated to the county have been lost, despite the National Treasury suspending the county from implementing a World Bank-supported climate programme over financial management concerns. Governor Nyaribo spoke on Friday during the burial of his father-in-law, Mzee Samson Nyambane Omae, […]
Late Detection Driving Cervical Cancer Deaths, Government Warns
Jan 24, 2026 at 12:46 PM
By Ongaga Ongaga More than half of women diagnosed with cervical cancer in Kenya die each year, largely because the disease is detected too late, new data shows. According to a national survey, of the approximately 6,000 women screened annually for cervical cancer, about 3,500 do not survive beyond a year after diagnosis. Public Health […]
ODM’s Succession Crossroads: Nairobi, Luo Politics, and the Rise of Winnie Odinga
Jan 24, 2026 at 12:29 PM
By Kurian Musa “Jogoo wa mashambani hawiki mjini,” Raila Odinga often remarked during his political life, underscoring his belief that Nairobi must first be conquered before national political power can be contemplated. Winnie Odinga’s entry onto the stage, accompanied by a song from late Nairobi pop artist titled Hamunitishi—“Vitisho vya peni mbili havinitishi mimi”—captured this […]
Media Council Charts New Course on AI and Public Complaint
Jan 23, 2026 at 03:25 PM
By KPC Reporter Media ethics, the expanding role of artificial intelligence, and the management of public complaints featured prominently during a joint engagement between the Media Council of Kenya (MCK) Board and the Media Complaints Commission. The forum brought together the newly appointed MCK Board and the Complaints Commission, both established under the Media Council […]