Category Archives: Counties
Africa Turns to Digital Economy as Key Engine for Cross-Border Trade Growth
May 11, 2026 at 08:48 PM
By Ongaga Ongaga Investment in the digital economy has been identified as a critical driver for unlocking cross-border trade opportunities across Africa. This comes at a time when policymakers, innovators, and development partners are pushing for deeper collaboration in the technology space. Speaking during a side event at the ongoing Africa Forward Summit in Nairobi, […]
MCK Equips Journalism Club Patrons Ahead of Western Region Journalism Expo
May 11, 2026 at 08:41 PM
High school journalism club patrons are set to benefit from responsible digital engagement and creative storytelling skills after undergoing Media and Information Literacy (MIL) training ahead of the Western Region Journalism Expo. The sensitisation forum, held in Busia County, brought together more than 50 patrons from Busia, Bungoma, Kakamega, Vihiga, and Siaya counties. The Media […]
Journalists Undergo a Mental Health Master Class Session ahead of the Pan-African Media Summit
May 11, 2026 at 08:34 PM
The Media Council of Kenya (MCK) has called on media institutions to prioritise the mental health of journalists and media practitioners as a professional and ethical responsibility. Speaking during the session, Director for Media Training and Development Victor Bwire noted that journalists often cope with stress in unhealthy ways that hinder their productivity. “Journalists are […]
Inside KNH’s Six-Hour Life-Saving Heart Surgery That Restored Hope
May 11, 2026 at 08:27 PM
By Nyang’au Araka Under the bright lights of a packed operating theatre at Kenyatta National Hospital, a team of surgeons, nurses and specialists worked with intense concentration around a patient fighting severe heart complications. Clad in green surgical gowns and masks, the medics carefully carried out a delicate six-hour cardiac operation that would ultimately save […]
Kamaisi Holds Nerve to Clinch 2026 NCBA Kiambu Open Title
May 11, 2026 at 07:35 AM
By KPC Sports reporter Nakuru Golf Club golfer John Kamaisi emerged as the 2026 NCBA Kiambu Open champion after producing a composed display across three rounds to finish on 3-over par 219 at Kiambu Golf Club over the weekend. The three-day tournament attracted 82 golfers, with 32 players making the cut after 36 holes in […]
IDLERS’ CORNER: When the People on Payroll to Arrest Others Moved into a Tin
May 11, 2026 at 07:15 AM
By the Idler-in-Chief You already know that Nyagenke is not a village that wastes a crisis. Here, we recycle everything — plastic bottles, political promises, and even national embarrassment. Last week, the entire village erupted when a wealthy Nyagenkean, while being arrested asked how “people living in tins” could arrest him. The statement spread across […]
Senator Okenyuri Honours Widows During Mother’s Day Outreach
May 10, 2026 at 01:18 PM
By KPC Reporter For Egetonto Village in Kisii County, Mother’s Day carried a different meaning this year for dozens of widows whose daily lives are often marked by sacrifice, resilience and survival. For many of the women gathered on Sunday, widowhood has become a painful journey they never imagined taking. It is a journey filled […]
Kiprono Swings to Victory at Eldoret NCBA Golf Series Leg
May 10, 2026 at 12:17 PM
By KPC Sports Reporter NCBA Golf Series continued to gather momentum yesterday as Jackson Kiprono emerged the overall winner at the Eldoret Golf Club leg after returning an impressive 40 points in a highly competitive field drawn from across the North Rift region. The tournament attracted more than 100 golfers of varying skill levels for […]
Maseno School Memories Stir as PS Isaboke Returns Home
May 10, 2026 at 11:43 AM
By KPC Correspondent As the shiny presidential motorcade snaked through the historic grounds of Maseno School on Saturday, crowds surging with excitement, one man seemed momentarily detached from the spectacle around him. For Stephen Isaboke, Principal Secretary (PS) in the State Department for Broadcasting and Telecommunications, the visit was more than another high-profile State function. […]
Pregnant Police Recruits’ Dismissal Sparks Equality Debate, Commission Calls for Policy Overhaul
May 10, 2026 at 10:45 AM
By Ongaga Ongaga A chorus of uproar has spread across Kenya after several female police recruits were discontinued from training recently for allegedly being pregnant. Already, the National Gender and Equality Commission (NGEC) has cited constitutional gaps and policy shortcomings in handling pregnancy during training. The Commission acknowledged the clarification by the National Police Service […]