Category Archives: Counties
EAC Warns: No Backtracking on Common Market Commitments
Jul 31, 2025 at 04:14 PM
By Nyang’au Araka The East African Community (EAC) Secretariat has issued a reminder to its Partner States against rolling back on commitments made under the EAC Common Market Protocol. The warning comes amid rising concerns about emerging restrictions that threaten the regional integration agenda. In a press release from its headquarters in Arusha, the EAC […]
Govt Eats Humble Pie, Promises Just Higher Education Reforms
Jul 31, 2025 at 02:14 PM
By Mandere Onyinkwa The Ministry of Education has reiterated its commitment to transforming Kenya’s higher education sector, following weeks of student unrest over rising accommodation fees and broader concerns about affordability and access. In a formal letter signed by Dr. Beatrice Muganda Inyangala, CBS, Principal Secretary for Higher Education, the government emphasized that financing reforms […]
Eight Nations Compete in Nyali Golf Leg for Rankings Victory
Jul 31, 2025 at 01:56 PM
By KPC Sports Reporter The third leg of the Sunshine Development Tour- East Africa Swing tees off next week at Nyali Golf and Country Club in Mombasa, welcoming a strong field of 87 golfers from eight African nations. The 54-hole tournament, slated for August 4–6, 2025, promises top-tier action, with elite amateurs and seasoned professionals […]
Top Amateur Golfers Head to Nairobi for the Kenyatta Memorial Bowl
Jul 31, 2025 at 01:37 PM
By KPC Sports Reporter The Kenya Amateur Strokeplay Championship fondly known as the Kenyatta Memorial Bowl is poised to tee off from 31st July to 3rd August 2025 at the iconic Vet Lab Sports Club in Nairobi. This event marks the climactic finale of the Kenyan Swing, a trilogy that includes the Kenya Amateur Matchplay […]
Media Council of Kenya Welcomes New Leadership Team to Steer Sector Forward
Jul 31, 2025 at 07:22 AM
By Ongaga Ongaga The Media Council of Kenya (MCK) has ushered in a new phase of leadership following the appointment and reappointment of several distinguished individuals to its governing Council. This development signals renewed commitment to the promotion of ethical journalism, media freedom, and professional standards across the country. At the helm is Joseph Maina […]
Kenya Raises Alarm over Tanzania’s New Trade Restrictions, Calls for Regional Dialogue
Jul 30, 2025 at 03:25 PM
By Mandere Onyinkwa The Government of Kenya has voiced concerns over recent trade and business restrictions imposed by Tanzania. In a statement signed by Investments, Trade and Industry Cabinet Secretary (CS) Lee Kinyanjui, Kenya warned that the measures could undermine regional integration and economic cooperation within the East African Community (EAC). Specifically, Kinyanjui highlighted the […]
NACADA: No Ban on Alcohol Ads, Online Sales in New National Policy
Jul 30, 2025 at 03:13 PM
By Ongaga Ongaga The National Authority for the Campaign Against Alcohol and Drug Abuse (NACADA) has clarified reports surrounding the newly launched National Policy for the Prevention, Management and Control of Alcohol, Drugs, and Substance Abuse (2025). In a statement released today, NACADA emphasized that contrary to recent media reports, the policy does not impose […]
PS Isaboke Champions Technology Driven Government Communication
Jul 30, 2025 at 10:52 AM
By Michelle Dibo Principal Secretary for Broadcasting and Telecommunications Stephen Isaboke, has underscored the importance of embracing technology to enhance government communication. Speaking during a meeting with officials from the Tony Blair Institute for Global Change, the PS noted that digital tools are reshaping how the Government interacts with the public and emphasized the need […]
Western Kenya Counties Bet Big on Coffee to End Poverty
Jul 30, 2025 at 10:43 AM
By Stanley Ongwae Plans are in motion to revive the struggling coffee subsector in Western Kenya, with both the National and County Governments laying out ambitious strategies to expand the crop’s acreage and boost production. The Ministry of Agriculture, working in collaboration with the New Kenya Planters Cooperative Union (KPCU) and county administrations in South […]
Schools Embrace Content Creation to Curb Indiscipline, Empower Students
Jul 29, 2025 at 06:29 PM
By James Mwalimu Some secondary schools in Magarini, Kilifi County, are turning to the fast-growing content creation space in a bid to restore discipline and nurturing student potential. At the forefront of this shift is Galana Boys Secondary School, where a strategic focus on talent development is yielding promising results. During a talent show held […]