By Nyang’au Araka Many migrant Kenyan women hired as domestic workers in Saudi Arabia endure gruelling, abusive and discriminatory working conditions, a new report by Amnesty International (AI) report. AI describes the unfolding situation as a classic example of forced labour and human trafficking.  “The women are subjected to extreme exploitation in private homes, often […]

By Victor Bwire It’s always been time—but now, more than ever, media employers, editors, and journalists must wake up and smell the coffee. It’s no longer business as usual, and we’ve pushed ourselves to this point. We cannot continue abdicating our responsibility to ensure professionalism, ethics, and accountability in our newsrooms. The primary responsibility for […]

By KPC Reporter A committee is finalising the Government Communications Strategy and the National Communications Policy. The Principal Secretary, State Department for Broadcasting and Telecommunications (SDBT), Mr. Stephen Isaboke opened a workshop for finalisation of the critical documents on Sunday. Isaboke said that once approved, the two documents will be vital in enhancing and streamlining […]

By Dr. Ezekiel Mutua The media in Kenya is widely seen as one of the most corrupt institutions. The reason they often unite against me is because I confront them directly and expose the corruption within. As a trained journalist, I worked at the Nation Media Group (NMG) for nine years between1994-2002. NMG was then […]

“Here’s to strong women. May we know them, may we be them, may we raise them.” -Author unknown

By Kurian Musa Having covered court proceedings as a journalist, I wish to wade my street thoughts into the corridors of justice over the recent ruling that Deputy Chief Justice (DCJ) Philomena Mwilu erred in empanelling a three-judge bench to hear the impeachment process of Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua. As per Article 163(1) of the […]

By Janet Nyanchoka Public schools within West Mugirango Constituency are currently undergoing notable and commendable infrastructural face-lift and expansion, mainly through the National Government Constituency Fund (NG-CDF). This includes the building of administration blocks, washrooms, classrooms, science laboratories, dormitories and repair of existing facilities. Nyamira School is the latest beneficiary of a Water, Sanitation, and […]

By Janet Nyanchoka Former Cabinet Secretary (CS) for Interior, Dr. Fred Matiang’i is lately making strategic political inroads across the country as he eyes the presidency in 2027. On Friday, Dr Matiang’i was in Narok County, where he was welcomed and hosted by area politician Richard Moitalel Ole Kenta. The visit reflected Dr. Matiang’i’s growing […]

By Shem Onderi Conductor — the van is never full!You handle the cash, the crowd, the call.Every rider meets your gaze,You usher them in, then out —Be it hard notes, soft bills, or clinking coin,You touch too much, yet take home too little.This bus is your daily business,Your wage rides on every fare. You run […]

By Janet Nyanchoka Nominated Senator Gloria Orwoba is now facing accusations of disloyalty and unbecoming conduct by the United Democratic Alliance (UDA) party. Consequently, Orwoba has been instructed to appear before the party’s Disciplinary Committee on May 16th. The party cites her participation in events involving former Interior Cabinet Secretary Dr. Fred Matiang’i. A letter […]