Category Archives: Counties
Wanga Breaks Silence as Political Exchanges Spill Into Streets of Homa Bay
May 21, 2026 at 04:35 PM
By KPC Reporter A public exchange between Homa Bay Governor Gladys Wanga and her Siaya counterpart James Orengo has continued to attract public attention, spilling into the streets as groups took opposing positions on the dispute. In Homa Bay, women demonstrated in solidarity with Wanga and condemned remarks they considered demeaning, while another section of […]
Safaricom, M-PESA Foundation Inject KES 114 Million into 2026 Rhino Charge Conservation Drive
May 21, 2026 at 02:07 PM
By KPC Reporter The 2026 Rhino Charge Challenge, scheduled for Saturday, May 30 in Samburu, has received a significant financial boost after the M-PESA Foundation and Safaricom PLC committed a combined KES 114 million toward conservation efforts and event support. Of the total amount, the M-PESA Foundation — Safaricom’s social impact arm — has allocated […]
OPINION: CBC or Parents’ Homework? Why Kenya’s New Curriculum Feels Increasingly Burdensome
May 21, 2026 at 01:22 PM
By Kurian Musa The promise of Kenya’s Competency-Based Curriculum (CBC) was noble: nurture practical skills, creativity, critical thinking, and learner-centered education. It sought to move away from the rigid exam-oriented 8-4-4 system and instead produce learners capable of solving real-world problems. Yet, several years into implementation, many parents and caregivers are increasingly asking a difficult […]
Twenty Years on Air: Egesa FM’s Sorobi Turns Experience into Mentorship
May 21, 2026 at 11:50 AM
By Nyang’au Araka For two decades, Sorobi Moturi Erastus has done what few broadcasters manage to sustain over time — remain relevant, relatable and memorable while continuing to evolve with changing audiences. The celebrated radio presenter now working for Egesa FM marked 20 years in broadcasting in the company of friends, leaders, creatives and media […]
High Court Ruling on Adolescent Sexuality Sparks Fierce Debate
May 21, 2026 at 11:17 AM
By Ongaga Ongaga A verdict that allows adolescents engaged in consensual, non‑coercive peer relationships to be shielded from prosecution under the Sexual Offences Act has elicited sharp reactions across Kenya. In its ruling on Petition E490/2025 (HSO & 3 Others v. ODPP & 4 Others), the High Court declared that applying sections of the law […]
Nairobi to Host High-Stakes UFAK Region East Karate Championship
May 21, 2026 at 10:42 AM
By KPC Sports Reporter Nairobi is gearing up for a landmark martial arts spectacle as the Kenya Karate Federation prepares to host the UFAK Region East Karate Championship 2026 next week. The Championship will run from May 28 to 31 at the Nyayo National Stadium Indoor Arena. Organized under the Union of African Karate Federations […]
Athletics Kenya Reschedules Premium Weekend Meet, Sets Trials for World Masters Championships
May 21, 2026 at 10:36 AM
By KPC Sports Reporter Athletics Kenya has announced significant changes to its competition calendar, affecting both the Premium Weekend Meet and the upcoming trials for the World Masters Athletics Championships. In a statement, the federation confirmed that the Premium Weekend Meet, initially slated for May 29–30, has been rescheduled. The event will now be incorporated […]
Maraga to Tour Turkana, Launch UKOMBOZI Rallies in Three-Day Political Push
May 21, 2026 at 10:28 AM
By KPC Reporter Chief Justice Emeritus and United Green Movement (UGM) presidential flagbearer David Maraga is set to begin a three-day tour of Turkana County on Friday. A statement from his secretariat said that this will be Maraga’s political outreach campaign that will culminate in the launch of the inaugural UKOMBOZI Rally in Lodwar. Maraga’s […]
Kenya’s Digital Future Will Depend on More Than Technology
May 20, 2026 at 05:30 PM
By Josiah Kariuki The engagements held today between the Ministry of Information, Communications and the Digital Economy, the Communications Authority of Kenya and the National Association of Professional Broadcasters may have appeared routine on the surface. In reality, however, they reflected something far more important — Kenya’s growing recognition that digital transformation is not simply […]
Mwanza Ready to Host First-Ever Lake Victoria Day Celebrations
May 20, 2026 at 04:04 PM
By KPC Reporter Preparations have been finalized for the inaugural Lake Victoria Day celebrations, which will take place from May 18 to 21, 2026 in Mwanza, Tanzania. The four-day event will be held at the Nane Nane Grounds in Mwanza City and is being organized by the Lake Victoria Basin Commission in partnership with the […]