By KPC Reporter The East African Community (EAC) is building a trusted and integrated regional digital economy as regional data protection experts convene in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, for a validation workshop on the harmonisation of cross-border data flow frameworks. The five-day meeting, running from 23–27 June 2026, has brought together experts from EAC Partner […]

By Mandere Onyinkwa The East African Community (EAC) has stepped up efforts to accelerate regional digital integration by convening a high-level forum aimed at turning digital policies into practical investments and services. The 2026 Digital for Development (D4D) Forum, held at the EAC Headquarters in Arusha, Tanzania, brought together policymakers, regulators, parliamentarians, central banks, private […]

By Monica Nashon The Director of Gimo Security and Investigation Services Limited has been charged before the Kisii Law Courts. He is accused of fraud in the award of a multi-million-shilling security services contract at Keroka Technical Training Institute. Gilbert Momanyi Maturwe appeared before Magistrate Ada Mildred Obura and was charged with fraudulent practice in […]

By Abigael Kibanga Nyamira County has intensified its push for vocational and technical skills training after graduating 709 trainees from 26 Vocational Education and Training (VET) centres. County Governor Amos Nyaribo and KCB Foundation said the initiative is aimed at producing entrepreneurs rather than job seekers. The graduates were awarded certificates during a ceremony held […]

By Ongaga Ongaga The Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) has approved charges against students implicated in the deadly arson attack at Utumishi Girls Academy in Nakuru County, an incident that claimed sixteen lives last month. Following a review of the inquiry file submitted by the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI), the DPP confirmed that the […]

By KPC Sports Reporter The Kenya Professional Boxing Commission (KPBC) has condemned the disruption of the Vurugu 2 Boxing Event, accusing political actors and organized groups of derailing a sporting occasion that had taken months to organize. In a statement issued by Secretary General Franklin Imbenzi, the commission said the disturbance brought proceedings to a […]

By KPC Reporter The East African Community (EAC) has approved a budget of USD 110.86 million (approximately KSh 14.3 billion) for the 2026/2027 financial year, with a strong focus on boosting regional trade, industrial development, social integration, infrastructure, security, and institutional capacity across the bloc’s eight member states. The budget, unveiled under the theme “Deepening […]

By Mandere Onyinkwa The Kenya Medical Practitioners, Pharmacists and Dentists Union (KMPDU) has warned several counties over persistent salary delays, threatening a phased industrial action that could disrupt healthcare services if doctors are not paid on time. In a notice dated June 22, 2026, the union’s Nyanza Branch announced a structured escalation plan that will […]

By Ongaga Ongaga The Uwiano Panel of Experts has officially commenced the long-awaited reparation process for victims of human rights violations arising from demonstrations and public protests between 2013 and 2025. In a press release issued in Nairobi on June 23, 2026, the panel confirmed that verified victims will begin receiving compensation, marking a significant […]

By KPC Reporter The German Cooperation has reaffirmed its commitment to improving sanitation and protecting the Lake Victoria ecosystem through a regional programme being implemented in partnership with the Lake Victoria Basin Commission across four East African Community (EAC) partner states. Speaking during the Development Partners Roundtable held as part of the inaugural Lake Victoria […]