Category Archives: Business
Human Resource Management Professionals Examinations Board Gets New Chair
Jan 11, 2026 at 12:05 PM
By KPC Correspondent The Human Resource Management Professionals Examinations Board (HRMPEB) has appointed Mr Wycliffe Nyakina as its new Chairperson. This marks a significant leadership transition for the statutory body responsible for administering and regulating professional examinations for human resource practitioners in Kenya. KPC understands that Mr Nyakina’s appointment is pursuant to the Human Resource […]
Historic Podium Sweep Powers Kenya to World Cross Country Glory
Jan 11, 2026 at 11:56 AM
By KPC Sports Reporter Kenya has once again stamped its authority on the global athletics stage after topping the medal table at the World Cross Country Championships, Tallahassee 2026, in Florida, USA. Team Kenya finished overall first out of 15 participating countries, delivering a commanding performance that yielded nine medals and reaffirmed the country’s reputation […]
African Golf Talent Descends on Thika Greens for Sunshine Development Tour Showdown
Jan 11, 2026 at 11:43 AM
By KPC Sports Reporter Thika Greens Golf Resort will come alive this week as 82 golfers from across the continent gather for the ninth leg of the Sunshine Development Tour – East Africa Swing. Running from January 14 to 16, the tournament, officially titled the Absa Invitational Series, brings together ambition, experience and emerging talent […]
Boost for Maternal Care as Western Kenya Gets Its First Foetal Medicine Specialist at JOOTRH
Jan 10, 2026 at 07:31 PM
By KPC Reporter Women with high-risk pregnancies in Western Kenya now have local access to specialised care following the return of a foetal medicine specialist to Jaramogi Oginga Odinga Teaching and Referral Hospital (JOOTRH). The milestone follows the rejoining of Dr Muruka Kays at the facility after two years of advanced training in Maternal–Foetal Medicine. […]
KWS Confirms Death of Missing Porter on Mt. Kenya After Multi-Agency Search
Jan 10, 2026 at 07:17 PM
By KPC Reporter The Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) has confirmed the death of a porter who went missing while trekking on Mt. Kenya, following an intensive, multi-agency search and rescue operation that spanned more than two weeks. In a statement, KWS said the body of Mr. Samuel Macharia Wanjohi was located on January 9, 2026, […]
Kenya’s Doctor Shortage Myth: What the Numbers Really Say — and the Reforms That Can Fix It
Jan 09, 2026 at 02:13 PM
By Dr Ombati Mokua Kenya’s long-running debate on doctor shortages has often been driven more by assumption than by evidence. Data from the Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Council (KMPDC) paints a far more nuanced picture. As of the end of 2025, a total of 13,328 medical practitioners were licensed to practise in Kenya in […]
Absa Bank Boosts Sunshine Development Tour as Season Heads to Thika, Karen
Jan 08, 2026 at 05:06 PM
By KPC Sports Reporter East Africa Swing has received a significant boost after Absa Bank Kenya announced a Ksh 4 million sponsorship for the ninth and tenth legs of the Tour. In addition to the sponsorship, Absa has set aside a further Ksh 3 million for leverage activities, including customer engagements and activations, underlining the […]
Ombudsman Slams Pension Chaos, Exposes Systemic Delays Hurting Retirees
Jan 08, 2026 at 04:29 PM
By KPC Reporter The Office of the Ombudsman has issued a damning report exposing systemic failures in Kenya’s pension processing system, with a particular focus on the Teachers Service Commission (TSC), the Pensions Department at the National Treasury, and the Treasury itself. Dated January 9, 2026, and signed by Commission Chairperson Charles Dulo, the report […]
This Man Sifuna and When a Hug Speaks Louder Than Words
Jan 08, 2026 at 02:28 PM
By Nyang’au Araka In the age of instant messaging and virality, a single gesture can eclipse hours of speeches and pages of political statements. So it was when images and short clips showing Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna embracing Ida Odinga at an open gathering began circulating online like rapid fire. The moment was brief, unscripted […]
Ruto Launches KSh235.6 Million NYOTA Start-Up Capital for North Rift Youth
Jan 08, 2026 at 01:07 PM
By KPC Reporter President William Ruto on Thursday launched the disbursement of KSh235.6 million in start-up capital under the NYOTA Project for six counties in the North Rift region, a move set to benefit 9,423 young entrepreneurs. The programme targets youth from Uasin Gishu, Elgeyo Marakwet, Nandi, Trans-Nzoia, Turkana and West Pokot counties. Each beneficiary […]