Category Archives: Counties
EAC Ministers Push for Faster Regional Infrastructure Rollout to Deepen Integration
Jul 10, 2026 at 06:42 PM
By KPC Reporter East African Community (EAC) Ministers have called for accelerated implementation of regional transport, communications and meteorological projects. The call was made as the 20th Meeting of the EAC Sectoral Council on Transport, Communications and Meteorology (TCM) concluded in Arusha. The week-long meeting, which brought together more than 100 participants including ministers, permanent […]
When Eugenics Creeps Back into Public Conversation
Jul 10, 2026 at 02:21 PM
By Kurian Musa Recent remarks directed at musician Stivo Simple Boy have ignited a national conversation that extends far beyond celebrity culture. What began as comments by content creators suggesting that certain people should undergo compulsory medical procedures to prevent them from passing on perceived undesirable traits has evolved into a sobering reminder of one […]
Okenyuri Leads Calls for Justice After Deaths of Two Girls as Suspect Arrested
Jul 10, 2026 at 08:59 AM
By KPC Reporter The arrest of a Grade 9 student over the brutal killing of two young girls in Bonchari has intensified calls for justice. Nominated Senator Essy Okenyuri Nyaituga Anyieni is among those who have condemned the tragedy that has left the county in mourning. Police confirmed that the student is the prime suspect […]
Children Battling Type 1 Diabetes to Benefit as DMI Hosts Annual Awareness Walk
Jul 09, 2026 at 05:48 PM
By KPC Reporter Hundreds of families, healthcare professionals, corporate partners and diabetes advocates are expected to converge at Nairobi’s Carnivore Grounds on Saturday for the Kenya Diabetes Management and Information Centre (DMI) Annual Diabetes Walk. This is a long-running initiative aimed at supporting children and young adults living with Type 1 Diabetes (T1D). The event, […]
The Golden Voice That Refused to Fade: Machoka’s 50-Year Love Affair with the Airwaves
Jul 09, 2026 at 05:08 PM
By Nyang’au Araka For half a century, Fred Obachi Machoka has been been the soundtrack of Kenyan homes, the voice that introduced generations to music, culture and conversation, and a familiar companion on radio and television across changing eras. Now, as he marks 50 years in broadcasting, Kenya’s media fraternity is preparing to celebrate not […]
Hilary Ng’weno: The Harvard Nuclear Physicist Who Became the Father of Kenyan Journalism
Jul 09, 2026 at 04:47 PM
By Gadi Turuthi This week, we remember the late Hilary Boniface Ng’weno — the great Kenyan journalist, editor, publisher, historian, author and broadcaster whose death was reported to the nation around this date in July 2021. Ng’weno passed away on 7 July 2021, but for many Kenyans, the news landed heavily on 8 July — […]
Nyamira’s Healthcare Revolution Heads to Mokomoni
Jul 09, 2026 at 12:36 PM
By KPC Reporter Residents of Nyamira County’s Kiabonyoru Ward and neighbouring areas will soon access expanded healthcare services following plans to upgrade Mokomoni Health Centre to a Level 4 Hospital. The proposed upgrade is expected to transform the facility into a major referral centre serving Kiabonyoru, Itibo, Mekenene and surrounding wards. It will also support […]
Journalists Urged to Report Mental Health Issues Responsibly
Jul 09, 2026 at 11:46 AM
By KPC Reporter The Media Council of Kenya (MCK) has challenged journalists to uphold ethical and professional standards when covering mental health issues. The Council noted that responsible reporting can help combat stigma, improve public understanding and safeguard the dignity of those affected. Speaking at a Mental Health Master Class for journalists in Kakamega, MCK […]
Media Council, Editors Guild Lead Tributes to Veteran Journalist Muliro Telewa
Jul 09, 2026 at 11:39 AM
By KPC Reporter The Media Council of Kenya (MCK) and the Kenya Editors Guild (KEG) have led the country’s media fraternity in mourning veteran journalist Muliro Telewa who died recently. They described him as a fearless defender of press freedom and one of Kenya’s most accomplished journalists. In a condolence message, MCK said that Telewa’s […]
EAC Urges Partner States to Remove Trade Bottlenecks to Boost Intra-Regional Trade
Jul 08, 2026 at 10:51 AM
By KPC Reporter The East African Community (EAC) has urged Partner States to eliminate administrative and regulatory barriers that continue to hinder the smooth movement of goods across the region, warning that such obstacles are increasing business costs and undermining competitiveness. EAC Secretary General Hon. Amb. Stephen P. Mbundi made the call during a high-level […]