By Nyang’au Araka Embu County is reeling after demonstrations in Ishiara, Mbeere North, turned tragic on Tuesday, leaving two young men dead and several others injured. The protests, sparked by public concerns over service delivery at Ishiara Level 4 Hospital, escalated into confrontation with police, culminating in the fatal shootings. Governor Cecily Mbarire condemned the […]

By Mandere Onyinkwa President William Ruto has concluded a four-day development tour of Kisii and Nyamira counties, reaffirming his administration’s commitment to delivering on its promises while dismissing opposition criticism. The President said his government remains focused on its development agenda and will not be distracted by what he termed as divisive and abusive politics. […]

By KPC Reporter Cabinet Secretary for Health Aden Duale has urged Kenya’s medical fraternity to move “beyond resilience” and embrace smart, connected, and inclusive health systems. This, he said, is timely as the country undertakes sweeping healthcare reforms under the Bottom-Up Economic Transformation Agenda (BETA). Speaking at the 53rd Annual Scientific Conference of the Kenya […]

By Josiah Kariuki President William Ruto has announced a reduction in Value Added Tax (VAT) on fuel from 16 per cent to 8 per cent for the next three months, as part of a package of measures aimed at cushioning Kenyans from rising global oil prices. Speaking in Kisii County on the final day of […]

By KPC Reporter The United Alternative Government has issued a fiery press statement accusing President William Ruto and senior officials of masterminding what it calls “one of the greatest fuel scandals in the history of independent Kenya.” The statement comes in the wake of dramatic arrests earlier this month of former Petroleum PS Mohamed Liban, […]

By Mandere Onyinkwa The Embassy of the Islamic Republic of Iran in Nairobi has rejected what it terms as “baseless allegations and hostile narratives” by Israel, accusing its rival of spreading disinformation over the ongoing conflict involving Iran. In a press release, the embassy dismissed claims that Iran’s recent actions amount to aggression, insisting instead […]

By Ongaga Ongaga The Law Society of Kenya (LSK) has vowed to defend the country’s constitutional order, warning of rising threats from judicial corruption, political violence, and weakening institutions. In its inaugural statement for the 2026–2028 Council, led by President Charles Kanjama, the society said it assumes office “at a moment of acute constitutional stress,” […]

By Cheptinga K. Philip As countries race to define the future of healthcare, a revolution is taking shape in advanced communications. At the center of it is Andrew Forbes of University of the Witwatersrand, whose work on quantum communication and laser-based data transmission is pushing the boundaries of how fast and securely information can move. […]

By KPC Reporter The Ministry of Health has announced the end of the nurses’ strike at Kenyatta National Hospital (KNH). This followed what officials described as “intensive and constructive negotiations” between hospital management and the Kenya National Union of Nurses and Midwives (KNUNW). Cabinet Secretary for Health, Aden Duale, confirmed that a return-to-work formula had […]

By Mandere Onyinkwa Prime Cabinet Secretary and Cabinet Secretary for Foreign and Diaspora Affairs Musalia Mudavadi has called on legislators and political leaders to shun violence ahead of the 2027 General Election. Speaking when he presided over the opening ceremony of the 6th Legislative Summit of the County Assemblies Forum in Mombasa, Mudavadi said peace […]