By Nyang’au Araka Once again, I stumbled upon the story of the hummingbird on Facebook this morning as told by former environmentalist Wangari Maathai. Thw story brought back memories of a leisure walk I took through Karura Forest some months ago. Walking under the thick green canopy that Maathai once fought fiercely to protect, I […]

By Shem Onderi He cheers the team he loves,And jeers the foe with equal force.He dresses for the game, not the office—His attire carries the mood. He checks his voice beforehand,For he will need it in the field.He gathers strength to walk to the stadium,Strength to jostle for entry at the gate. And strength to […]

By KPC Reporter Dalmas Otieno, a towering figure in Kenyan politics and former Rongo MP and Cabinet Minister, has died at the age of 80. His passing occurred on Sunday morning, at his home in Kileleshwa, Nairobi, according to family confirmations. Otieno’s son, Eddie Otieno, confirmed the news, though the cause of death remains undisclosed. […]

By the Idler-in-Chief You already know that Nyagenke Technopolis has always been a place of experiments. Long before your town discovered expressways and parking boys invented “Pay or I Scratch Your Car,” the Nyagenkeans had perfected the art of improvisation. But even I, the certified Idler-in-Chief, was unprepared for the latest invention: the human waste […]

By Robert Nyasato The Affirmative Action principle enshrined in Kenya’s 2010 Constitution—famously known as the two-thirds gender rule—was designed to bridge the representation gap between men and women in elective and appointive offices. Fifteen years later, after three successful General Elections, the intent of the framers of the law appears elusive. The two-thirds gender rule, […]

By KPC Reporter Nairobi residents are in for a rare celestial treat this Sunday, September 7, 2025, when the city’s skies will light up with a spectacular Blood Moon. The Kenyatta International Convention Centre (KICC) has announced it will open its courtyard free of charge from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m., offering the public a […]

By KPC Reporter A police officer was hospitalised after a dramatic shooting incident at Jogoo Road Police Station in Nairobi on Thursday evening. According to a police report filed under OB 45/4/9/2025, Corporal Daniel Lokidongoi, who was reportedly intoxicated, stormed the station and began threatening fellow officers. Lokidongoi allegedly entered the office of the Officer […]

By Ongaga Ongaga Politician Justin Muturi has criticized the presidentially appointed panel tasked with designing compensation modalities for victims of state violence since 2017. Muturi called it a “political charade” lacking constitutional legitimacy and judicial authority. In a statement seen by KPC, Muturi argues that the panel’s formation bypasses existing legal frameworks and undermines the […]

By Faith Nyabuto In the wake of shifting political allegiances, questions are mounting over the strength and independence of Kenya’s opposition. Prominent leaders have voiced concern over the perceived weakening of the opposition, particularly following former Prime Minister Raila Odinga’s alignment with the Kenya Kwanza Regime. Ekuru Aukot, leader of the Thirdway Alliance, has sharply […]

By KPC Reporter In the quiet Gesiaga Village of Nyamira, Blessing Bosibori Nyamweno battles a life-threatening heart condition that her family cannot afford to treat. Bosibori’s days are marked by endless hospital visits, weakness, and uncertainty. Medical reports from Moi Teaching and Referral Hospital (MTRH) and Tenwek Hospital reveal that Blessing is suffering from a […]