Category Archives: Counties
NPS Dismisses Claims on DCI Boss Tenure, Slams ‘Misleading’ Abduction Allegations
Apr 01, 2026 at 11:48 AM
By Ongaga Ongaga The National Police Service (NPS) has dismissed reports questioning the tenure of the Director of Criminal Investigations, Mohamed Amin, terming them inaccurate, speculative, and misleading. In a press statement issued Wednesday, April 1, 2026, from the Office of the Inspector General, the NPS said claims published in a section of the media […]
BingwaFest National Finals Ignite in Meru with Ksh 23 Million Prize Purse
Apr 01, 2026 at 07:42 AM
By KPC Reporter The 2025/26 Betika BingwaFest national finals are underway at Kinoru Stadium, uniting Kenya’s top grassroots teams and athletes for a week-long multi-sport spectacle set to climax on Sunday, April 5, with over Ksh 23 million in prize money at stake. This year’s finals feature a packed lineup of 16 football teams (8 […]
Kenya Charts Its Own Digital Future at Safaricom Decode 4.0
Mar 31, 2026 at 05:48 PM
By Josiah Kariuki Kenya is accelerating its push toward a digital-first economy, with government and private sector leaders highlighting the country’s growing role in shaping technological innovation. Stephen Isaboke, Principal Secretary for Broadcasting, Communications and the Digital Economy, was the chief guest at the ongoing Safaricom Decode 4.0 – Made of Kenya Edition, underscoring the […]
Nyamira Farmer Returns Home to Find Nine Cows Dead
Mar 31, 2026 at 04:55 PM
By Nyang’au Araka In Ensakia village of Nyamira County, where dairy farming is both a livelihood and a lifeline, Dennis Rosana now walks through an unusually silent cowshed. Just days ago, the farmer had 23 healthy cows. Today, nine are gone—victims of what is suspected to be deliberate poisoning. It began on Sunday morning as […]
EAC Launches AI Alliance, Invites Universities to Join Regional Network
Mar 31, 2026 at 04:32 PM
By KPC Reporter The East African Community (EAC) has formally launched the EAC AI Alliance and its flagship initiative, the Regional Network on Artificial Intelligence in Education and Research. This, EAC says, marks a decisive step in shaping the region’s digital future. The announcement was made during the opening of the 4th EAC Regional Science, […]
JLAC Rallies for Electoral Reforms as IEBC Registers 300,000 New Voters
Mar 31, 2026 at 03:19 PM
By Janet Nyamwamu The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) has announced that over 300,000 new voters have registered as the country begins a nationwide mass voter registration exercise that will run until April 28, 2026. This exercise, which officially started yesterday, is part of the Commission’s broader plan to improve voter participation ahead of […]
NYOTA Project Mentorship Reaches 94% of Beneficiaries, Extension Granted to April 8
Mar 31, 2026 at 03:09 PM
By Mandere Onyinkwa The Ministry of Co-operatives and Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) Development has announced significant progress in the ongoing NYOTA Project nationwide business mentorship programme. Covering all 1,450 wards across Kenya, the initiative has already reached 94% of the 121,800 youth beneficiaries who received the first tranche of startup capital. According to […]
Governors Accuse Police, Senate of Collusion in Sakaja Arrest Standoff
Mar 31, 2026 at 03:05 PM
By Ongaga Ongaga Governors have escalated their standoff with the Senate, accusing the National Police Service of colluding with senators in what they termed a politically driven attempt to embarrass county bosses. Speaking during a press conference at the Council of Governors headquarters in Nairobi, the county chiefs claimed there was no lawful arrest warrant […]
CLASP, Makueni Ink Deal to Scale Clean Cooking in 63 Vocational Centres
Mar 31, 2026 at 02:56 PM
By Kwamboka Angira The Collaborative Labeling and Appliance Standards Program (CLASP) and the Makueni County Government have signed a five-year Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to expand clean cooking solutions across public institutions. The initiative is targeting more than 4,500 people in 63 vocational training centres across the county. The agreement seeks to accelerate the shift […]
Kenya Pays AFCON Fee, Ramps Up Preparations for 2027 Showpiece
Mar 31, 2026 at 08:39 AM
By KPC Sports Reporter Kenya has fulfilled a key financial requirement in its bid to successfully co-host the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations, after remitting a $30 million (Sh3.9 billion) hosting fee to the Confederation of African Football. In a statement released Tuesday, Cabinet Secretary for Youth Affairs, Creative Economy and Sports Salim Mvurya confirmed […]