Category Archives: Counties
Kenyan Police Officer Killed in Haiti Road Accident Amid Mounting Security Crisis
Sep 01, 2025 at 09:21 AM
By Ongaga Ongaga A Kenyan police officer serving in the Multinational Security Support (MSS) mission in Haiti. The officer, whose identity is yet to be officially revealed died following a road accident that also left two Haitian civilians dead and eight other officers injured. The National Police Service (NPS) confirmed the incident in a statement […]
OPINION: Matiang’i’s Bid Stirs Memories of Nyachae’s 2002 Campaign
Sep 01, 2025 at 08:51 AM
By Robert Nyasato Dr. Fred Matiang’i’s presidential bid has reignited memories of the late Simeon Nyachae’s high-voltage 2002 political crusade, a campaign that electrified Gusii politics and reshaped regional allegiances. Back then, Nyachae waged a formidable battle for the presidency under the Ford-People banner. Although he did not win the House on the Hill, he […]
Court Grants 10-Day Detention in High-Profile Rhino Horn Trafficking Case
Aug 29, 2025 at 01:51 PM
By Nyang’au Araka A Nairobi magistrate has granted the state a ten-day extension to detain two suspects at the center of a high-profile rhino horn trafficking investigation. Senior Principal Magistrate Njeri Thuku, allowed authorities to continue holding Feiswal Mohammed Ali, 58, and Mohammed Hassan Kontoma, 75, while conducting forensic examinations of electronic devices seized during […]
Legislators Probe Alleged Misuse of CDF Funds in Suneka Police Station Project
Aug 29, 2025 at 10:47 AM
By KPC Reporter A parliamentary committee overseeing Constituency Development Funds (CDF) has launched an investigation into suspected financial mismanagement in the construction of Suneka Police Station. Led by Committee Chairperson Gideon Mulyungi, members visited the project site following complaints from local residents about irregularities in the use of funds. Preliminary findings indicate that approximately KSh […]
Kenya and U.S. Reaffirm Strategic Bilateral Partnership
Aug 29, 2025 at 09:56 AM
By Janet Nyanchoka Kenya and the United States have reaffirmed their steadfast commitment to deepening the strategic partnership between the two nations, with a renewed focus on trade, innovation, and development. Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi hosted Susan Burns at the U.S. Embassy in Nairobi, for a high-level meeting aimed at reviewing progress made since […]
Legislators Probe Alleged Misuse of CDF Funds in Suneka Police Station Project
Aug 29, 2025 at 09:37 AM
By KPC Reporter A parliamentary committee overseeing Constituency Development Funds (CDF) has launched an investigation into suspected financial mismanagement in the construction of Suneka Police Station. Led by Committee Chairperson Gideon Munyungi, members visited the project site following complaints from local residents about irregularities in the use of funds. Preliminary findings indicate that approximately KSh […]
KWS Seeks More Time to Probe Rhino Horn Trafficking Case
Aug 28, 2025 at 02:19 PM
By KPC Reporter The Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) has requested a 10-day extension to conclude investigations into a high-profile rhino horn trafficking case involving two suspects arrested in Mombasa. Fesiwal Mohammed Ali and Hassan Kontoma were apprehended on Mama Ngina Drive in possession of two pieces of rhino horn weighing 2.2 kilograms. Authorities believe the […]
Lawyer Danstan Omari Fights for Journalist’s Release After Contempt Jailing
Aug 28, 2025 at 01:45 PM
By KPC Reporter Veteran journalist Evans Nyakundi has filed an urgent application at the High Court in Nyamira seeking release from civil jail, where he is currently serving a six-month sentence for contempt of court. The court had directed that Nyakundi, a correspondent with Mediamax Network Limited, be jailed on July 28, 2025, after allegedly […]
Lawyer Danstan Omari Fights for Journalist’s Release After Contempt Jailing
Aug 28, 2025 at 01:34 PM
By KPC Reporter Veteran journalist Evans Nyakundi has filed an urgent application at the High Court in Nyamira seeking release from civil jail, where he is currently serving a six-month sentence for contempt of court. The court has directed that Nyakundi, a correspondent with Mediamax Network Limited, be jailed on July 28, 2025, after allegedly […]
Health Ministry Clarifies UHC Staff Status Amid Media Confusion
Aug 28, 2025 at 10:09 AM
By KPC Reporter The State Department for Medical Services under the Ministry of Health has issued a press statement refuting recent media reports that suggested the termination of Universal Health Coverage (UHC) staff contracts. In a release dated 28th August 2023, Principal Secretary Dr. Ouma Oluga confirmed that no UHC staff contracts have been terminated. […]