Category Archives: Counties
Villagers Torch Home, Kill Suspect After Missing Child Found Dead in Nyamira
Apr 29, 2026 at 02:55 PM
By KPC Reporter Grief and fury collided in a way that left Gesima area of Nyamira County shaken on Wednesday after the body of a minor who had gone missing was allegedly found inside in a relative’s house. The little girl bore injuries that immediately raised suspicion, and whispers spread quickly that the man, said […]
Two police officers jailed over Nyamira custody death in landmark ruling
Apr 29, 2026 at 02:34 PM
By KPC Reporter A High Court has sentenced two police officers to 40 years in prison after finding them guilty of murdering a suspect inside a police cell in Nyamira County. The court heard that the incident occurred in August 2019, when the two officers arrested a man during a night patrol operation in Nyamatoki […]
TSC Moves to Absorb 44,000 Teacher Interns
Apr 29, 2026 at 02:25 PM
By Mandere Onyinkwa The Teachers Service Commission (TSC) has reaffirmed its commitment to absorb teacher interns into permanent and pensionable employment. This follows a recent court ruling. In a statement issued on Wednesday, the Commission said it is working to secure budgetary provisions that will enable the transition of 44,000 serving interns into full employment. […]
Senator Onyonka Mourns Mother, Mama Teresia, at 81
Apr 29, 2026 at 02:10 PM
By Nyang’au Araka Aga Khan Hospital in Nairobi became the setting of a profound loss when Mama Teresia Nyaboke Omoke, mother of Kisii Senator Richard Momomia Onyonka died on Wednesday. She had lived for 81 years. The matriarch was undergoing treatment at the hospital. Her departure marked the end of a life steeped in faith, […]
Red card for mouth-covering and protest walk-offs approved ahead of World Cup 2026
Apr 29, 2026 at 01:55 PM
By KPC Sports Reporter Football’s lawmakers have taken a firm but measured step toward addressing rising concerns over misconduct and discriminatory behaviour on the pitch. They approved new measures that could see players shown red cards for covering their mouths in confrontational situations or leaving the field in protest. The decision was reached unanimously by […]
Kenya Welcomes Four Rare Mountain Bongos in Landmark Conservation Milestone
Apr 29, 2026 at 01:40 PM
By Ongaga Ongaga Kenya has received four rare Mountain Bongos in a significant boost to efforts aimed at restoring the critically endangered species, marking what officials have described as a historic homecoming. The four male bongos arrived Tuesday night at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport aboard a KLM cargo flight from the Czech Republic, where they […]
Nyamira moves to end drug shortages with new health fund
Apr 28, 2026 at 05:43 PM
By KPC Reporter For many families especially in upcountry counties, a visit to the hospital often comes with a familiar worry — finding that essential medicine is out of stock. For Nyamira, that concern may soon become a thing of the past after the county government launched a new revolving health products fund aimed at […]
When Access Depends on Connections: A Review of “Do You Know Anybody?”
Apr 28, 2026 at 02:04 PM
By Josiah Kariuki “Do you know anybody?” This sounds like an ordinary question—simple, almost polite. But in Magayu Magayu’s short story Do You Know Anybody?, that question carries the weight of life itself. It is not just asked for conversation; it becomes the invisible key that decides who gets help and who remains trapped in […]
The Weight of a New Term: Okenyuri Speaks to Students, Teachers and Parents
Apr 28, 2026 at 10:51 AM
By Nyang’au Araka As schools open their doors for the second term, Senator Essy Okenyuri has captured a familiar moment in the lives of many families. It is a return marked not only by routines and timetables, but by emotions that often go unspoken. For students, Okenyuri acknowledges that going back to school rarely feels […]
Scouting Activities Suspended in Kakamega Amid Leadership Dispute
Apr 28, 2026 at 09:13 AM
By Mandere Onyinkwa The Ministry of Education has suspended all scouting activities in Kakamega County. This follows aborted elections and leadership disputes within the Kenya Scouts Association (KSA). The move comes amid wider governance wrangles nationally, with court battles and accusations of interference threatening the integrity of the movement. In a letter dated 27th April […]