Category Archives: Counties
Ministry Backs National Addressing Bill During Parliamentary Consultations
Jun 12, 2026 at 04:46 PM
By Josiah Kariuki The Ministry of Information, Communications and the Digital Economy has expressed support for the proposed National Addressing Bill, 2025 during stakeholder consultations before the National Assembly Departmental Committee on Communication, Information and Innovation. Appearing before the committee chaired by Dagoretti South MP John Kiarie, Principal Secretary for Broadcasting and Telecommunications Stephen Isaboke […]
Kenyan Sprinter Handed Eight-Year Doping Ban for Steroid Use and Tampering
Jun 12, 2026 at 04:36 PM
By KPC Sports Reporter National-level sprinter Samuel Kimani Wanjiru has been handed an eight-year ban from competition after the Sports Disputes Tribunal found him guilty of multiple anti-doping violations, including the use of a prohibited anabolic steroid and tampering with the doping control process. In a statement issued on Friday, the Anti-Doping Agency of Kenya […]
Kabete Challenge Draws Global Field as Sunshine Tour Race Intensifies
Jun 12, 2026 at 09:20 AM
By KPC Sports Reporter The Sunshine Development Tour – East Africa Swing heads to VetLab Sports Club for the Kabete Challenge, scheduled to run from Sunday, 14 June, to Tuesday, 16 June. This follows the conclusion of the NCBA Royal Classic at Royal Nairobi Golf Club recently. The tournament, the third leg of the 2026/27 […]
Matiang’i Urges Peace as Nyanguru School is Commissioned
Jun 12, 2026 at 08:50 AM
By Monica Nashon Jubilee Party’s possible flag bearer Dr Fred Matiang’i has called on residents of Kisii County to uphold peace and respect the rule of law amid rising political tensions in the region. Speaking during the commissioning of the Dr Zachary Onyonka Nyanguru DOK Mixed Secondary School in Kitutu Chache South Constituency, Dr Matiang’i […]
Book Review: The Surgeon Who Married Maria and Other Stories
Jun 12, 2026 at 08:39 AM
Title: The Surgeon Who Married Maria and Other Stories Author: Joshua Nyang’au Araka Year: 2020 Genre: Short Stories Publisher: Toz Reviewer: Abigael Kibanga Joshua Nyang’au Araka’s The Surgeon Who Married Maria and Other Stories is a captivating collection of short stories that reflects African culture, traditional beliefs and everyday life experiences. The collection comprises stories […]
Kenya Harlequins, Zuri Health Seal Groundbreaking Healthcare Partnership
Jun 12, 2026 at 08:25 AM
By KPC Sports Reporter Kenya Harlequins Rugby Club and digital healthcare provider Zuri Health have announced a landmark partnership that will see Zuri Express become the club’s Official Medical, Wellness and Recovery Partner for the 2026 National Sevens Circuit and the upcoming Kenya Cup season. The collaboration, described as the first revenue-led mobile healthcare partnership […]
El Niño Likely to Alter Kenya’s Weather
Jun 11, 2026 at 03:20 PM
By KPC Correspondent Kenya is bracing for unusual weather patterns as El Niño conditions develop in 2026, according to the Kenya Meteorological Department (KMD). The department’s June-July-August seasonal forecast highlights near-average to below-average rainfall in the Highlands West of the Rift Valley, Lake Victoria Basin, Rift Valley, and Northwestern Kenya. At the Coast, however, rainfall […]
EAC Resumes Political Confederation Constitution Consultations in Rwanda
Jun 11, 2026 at 03:04 PM
By KPC Reporter The East African Community (EAC) will resume national consultations on the drafting of the Constitution for the proposed EAC Political Confederation with a series of stakeholder engagements across Rwanda beginning next week. The consultations will officially be launched in Kigali on June 15 before moving to Rubavu, Huye and Nyagatare. The exercise […]
Universities Urged to Deepen Research Partnerships
Jun 10, 2026 at 06:48 PM
By Monica Nashon Kisii University Vice Chancellor Prof. Nathan Ogechi has called on universities and research institutions across Kenya to deepen collaboration in a bid to strengthen research and innovation. Speaking during the Third International Multidisciplinary Conference at Kisii University, Prof. Ogechi said closer cooperation among institutions is key to addressing persistent challenges faced by […]
MP Demands Action Over Exploitation of Kenyan Journalists by Global Media Houses
Jun 10, 2026 at 06:41 PM
By Mandere Onyinkwa A legislator has called on Parliament to investigate what he describes as “systematic exploitation and racial discrimination” against Kenyan journalists working for international media organizations operating in the country. Ojiambo Oundo, the Member of Parliament for Funyula Constituency, raised the matter before the National Assembly, urging the Departmental Committee on Labour to […]