Category Archives: Counties
Maraga Accuses Government of Misusing Public Funds Ahead of 2027
Sep 19, 2025 at 02:03 PM
By KPC Reporter Former Chief Justice David Maraga has once again accused the government of diverting public money to bankroll early campaigns for the 2027 elections. Speaking at a recent graduation ceremony at Karmel Park in Kisii, he alleged that Deputy President Kithure Kindiki and certain Cabinet ministers have been disbursing state funds under […]
Four Wiped Out in Fire Buried as Nyamakoroto Village Weeps
Sep 19, 2025 at 01:44 PM
By Mandere Onyinkwa Rows of coffins lined with flowers stood before grieving villagers in Nyamakoroto, Nyamira County, as mourners gathered on Friday to bury four members of the same family. Tears flowed freely as relatives, friends and neighbours confronted the reality of lives cut short in the most brutal way. The victims; Maryanne Makini, her […]
KWS Unveils Revised Draft of Conservation Fees Regulations in Stakeholder Forum
Sep 18, 2025 at 07:56 PM
By Mandere Onyinkwa The Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) presented a revised draft of the Wildlife Conservation and Management (Access and Conservation Fees) Regulations, 2025 to stakeholders on Thursday. This was done during a validation workshop held at the Kenyatta International Convention Centre (KICC). The new draft comes after public participation forums conducted between July 29 […]
Kisii County Assembly’s Audit Chair Resigns
Sep 17, 2025 at 06:03 PM
By KPC Reporter A Certified Public Accountant (CPA) has officially stepped down from his role as Chairperson of the Kisii County Assembly Audit Committee. Evans Ogari Onwonga’s resignation dated 16th September 2025, was formally acknowledged by the County Assembly Service Board on Tuesday. Onwonga cited the completion of the committee’s core responsibilities and the submission […]
Githurai MCA Resigns Over Governance Failures, Days After Sakaja Impeachment Bid Flopped
Sep 17, 2025 at 01:20 PM
By KPC Reporter In a move that has sent ripples through Nairobi’s political landscape, Deonysias Mwangi Waithira, the Member of County Assembly (MCA) for Githurai Ward, has resigned from his position. Mwangi cited deep frustrations with the county’s governance. His resignation, dated September 17 and set to take effect on November 1, 2025, marks the […]
Lawyers’ Body Faults Murkomen Over Remarks on Court Orders
Sep 16, 2025 at 07:52 PM
By Mandere Onyinkwa The Law Society of Kenya (LSK) has criticized remarks made by Cabinet Secretary (CS) for Interior and National Administration, Kipchumba Murkomen, regarding the enforcement of court orders. In a statement issued on September 15, 2025, LSK said Mr. Murkomen’s comments, made during a Citizen TV interview, amounted to elevating the Executive above […]
Why Kenya Must Embrace a Tech-Driven Identity Future
Sep 16, 2025 at 07:24 PM
By Nyang’au Araka On Tuesday (16/9/2025), Kenya joined the global community in marking International Identity Day, with national celebrations held in Homa Bay. For Kenyans, the national identity card is not just a formality but a vital document that unlocks access to rights, services, and opportunities. According to Kenyan law, every citizen is eligible for […]
Kenya Backs Quad’s Push for Peace and Security in Sudan
Sep 15, 2025 at 03:34 PM
By Ongaga Ongaga Kenya has welcomed a joint statement by the Quad — comprising Egypt, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, and the United States — that seeks to restore peace and security in Sudan. A statement by Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi said this was a timely and necessary step toward resolving the ongoing […]
Homa Bay County Interdicts Officer Over Alleged Assault of Journalist as Media Council Demands Justice
Sep 15, 2025 at 03:19 PM
By KPC Reporter The Homa Bay County Government has interdicted one of its officers over the alleged abduction and assault of journalist Habil Onyango, even as the Media Council of Kenya (MCK) demanded swift legal action against the perpetrators. Onyango, a journalist accredited by MCK, went missing for several hours, sparking outrage and panic before […]
IDLERS’ CORNER: Doktari Timua’s impeachment and the loss of straight talk
Sep 14, 2025 at 05:09 AM
By the Idler-in-Chief Here in Nyagenke, we have learnt to measure politricks not by the yardstick of truth, but by the springiness of tongues. This wisdom was freshly confirmed last week, when Doktari Timua of Jericho, a man who insists on introducing himself with the full title, “Doktari,” even when only buying sukuma mwaka at […]