Category Archives: Counties
Kenyan Advocates Push Back on Mediation Surge
May 04, 2026 at 07:07 AM
By KPC Reporter A confrontation is unfolding pitting advocates against a fast-rising cadre of non-advocate mediators in a battle that touches on livelihoods, legal integrity, and access to justice. KPC has learnt that what began as a policy innovation—court-annexed mediation—has evolved into one of the most contested spaces in the legal profession. Court-annexed mediation (CAM) […]
KNH Rolls Out Full Digital System in Major Healthcare Overhaul
May 04, 2026 at 05:36 AM
By KPC Reporter Kenyatta National Hospital (KNH) has transitioned from manual to fully digital operations, marking a major shift in how patients access services at the country’s premier referral facility. In a press statement released on Sunday, Dr. Richard Lesiyampe, the Acting Chief Executive Officer of the hospital said it is implementing a new system […]
POETIC TURN: A Housekeeper for My Mind
May 03, 2026 at 06:42 PM
By Shem Onderi In my mind I live foreverIt has no partitions, no walls, no concreteIn my mind is where I spend all my life,The mind is rough or smooth depending on how I shape it I want to know the size of my mind, its physical formAnd the shape of itHow it manages to […]
Kang’ata of Letters Signals Political Shift, Echoing Past Missives
May 03, 2026 at 06:31 PM
By KPC Reporter Murang’a Governor Irungu Kang’ata, long regarded as a prolific political letter-writer, has once again chosen the written word to define his stance on the unfolding 2027 political landscape. In a statement on Sunday, Kang’ata—often dubbed Kang’ata of Letters for his penchant for public missives—outlined both his gratitude to the President and his […]
From Nyayo House to Press Freedom: Veteran Journalist Jimmy Achira Relives the Cost of Truth
May 03, 2026 at 05:12 AM
By Stanley Ongwae The chills of terror and torture at the hands of special government security agents remain fresh in Jimmy Achira’s mind. As journalists across the globe mark World Press Freedom Day (May 3rd), Achira—a now-retired scribe—will also be marking 40 years since his unwarranted arrest, detention, arraignment, and questionable conviction on trumped-up charges […]
Kenya’s Mixed 4x400m Relay Team Qualifies for 2027 World Championships in Beijing
May 02, 2026 at 06:31 PM
By KPC Sports Correspondent Kenya’s mixed 4x400m relay team delivered a standout performance on the opening day of the World Athletics Relays in Gaborone, Botswana, securing qualification for the 2027 World Athletics Championships in Beijing. The quartet of George Mutinda, Mercy Oketch, Kelvin Tonui, and Mercy Chebet impressed with a strong second-place finish behind Great […]
IDLERS’ CORNER- Korondovirus Scorecard: Nyagenke 1, Social Distance 0
May 02, 2026 at 01:41 PM
By the Idler-in-Chief You already know that Nyagenke Weekender’s “Korondo-19 Baby Boom” headline has confirmed what midwives and grandmothers have known since 2021. You don’t need a calculator to establish that Korondovirus did not reduce Nyagenke but multiplied it. When they said “stay at home,” Nyagenke obeyed fully and the results are here to confirm. […]
Rhino Charge 2026 Set for Samburu, Conservation Gains Highlighted
May 02, 2026 at 01:18 PM
By KPC Reporter The annual Rhino Charge motorsport and conservation event has confirmed Samburu County as host for its 2026 edition, drawing a full entry list of 65 competition vehicles. Organizers say the event will blend adventure, community, and environmental purpose against the backdrop of Samburu’s rugged semi-arid terrain. Rhino Ark Charitable Trust CEO Christian […]
Omanga Reacts Lightly After Board Removal Notice Surfaces
May 01, 2026 at 06:43 PM
By KPC Reporter Former Nairobi Woman Representative Millicent Omanga has responded with humor after a Gazette Notice revealed that her appointment as a board member of Kenya Shipyards Limited had been revoked. In a light-hearted social media post, Omanga appeared surprised by the development, saying she had not even realized she was still serving on […]
Veteran Gynaecologist and Nairobi Hospital Director Dr Job Obwaka Dies Days After Arrest
May 01, 2026 at 06:24 PM
By KPC Reporter Veteran obstetrician and gynaecologist Dr Job Obwaka, a director at The Nairobi Hospital and a board member of the Kenya Hospital Association, has died. Dr Obwaka, 83, died on Friday, days after his controversial arrest. The death sparked fresh debate over the leadership wrangles at the top private health institution. Dr Obwaka […]