Category Archives: Counties
Police Warn Against Delays as Kenya Moves to Eliminate Trade Barriers Along Northern Corridor
Apr 22, 2026 at 08:17 AM
By Mandere Onyinkwa The National Police Service has warned officers against causing unnecessary delays along key transport routes as the government intensifies efforts to eliminate Non-Tariff Barriers (NTBs) on the Northern Corridor Transit Route. This came during a high-level sensitisation forum held Tuesday at the National Police Leadership Academy, bringing together security agencies, government departments, […]
150 Kenyan Police Officers Return from Haiti as Fourth MSS Contingent Completes Tour
Apr 22, 2026 at 07:46 AM
By Ongaga Ongaga The fourth contingent of National Police Service officers deployed to Haiti under the Kenya-led Multinational Security Support Mission returned to the country on Tuesday. The return happened after completing their tour of duty in the Caribbean nation. The 150 officers touched down at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) aboard national carrier Kenya […]
Interior Ministry Slams Daily Nation Over “False” Land-Grab Claims
Apr 22, 2026 at 07:36 AM
By KPC Reporter The Ministry of Interior and National Administration has angrily dismissed a front-page story in the Daily Nation linking Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen to a Sh20 billion land dispute. In a statement issued Wednesday, the CS’s office described the article as “falsehoods circulating in one of the dailies” and accused the newspaper of […]
KBC Revamp Drive Gains Momentum as Wagunda Meets Board Over GOE Reforms
Apr 21, 2026 at 05:11 PM
By Mandere Onyinkwa The Kenya Broadcasting Corporation (KBC) revamp took center stage as the Principal Secretary for Public Investments and Assets Management, Cyrell Wagunda, met the broadcaster’s Board of Directors to accelerate reforms under the Government Owned Enterprise (GOE) framework. In the meeting, Wagunda said the enactment of the GOE Act 2025 signals a major […]
Parliamentarians Sound Alarm Over Rising Gangs, Political Violence Ahead of 2027 Polls
Apr 21, 2026 at 04:50 PM
By Ongaga Ongaga A parliamentary committee has escalated concerns over the resurgence of criminal gangs and escalating political violence, warning that the trend could jeopardise national security and the credibility of the 2027 General Election. The National Assembly Departmental Committee on Administration and Internal Security urged the Ministry of Interior to move swiftly, cautioning against […]
DCP, Jubilee Clash Over Ol Kalou By-Election
Apr 21, 2026 at 04:32 PM
By Mandere Onyinkwa A simmering political standoff is unfolding within the opposition ranks after an exchange between Hezron Obaga of the Democratic Change Party (DCP) and Jeremiah Kioni of the Jubilee Party exposed sharp divisions ahead of the Ol Kalou parliamentary by-election. In a statement, Obaga—DCP’s National Secretary General—made it clear that his party will […]
Heavy Rainfall Advisory Issued as Downpours Intensify Across Multiple Regions
Apr 21, 2026 at 03:58 PM
By Ongaga Ongaga The Kenya Meteorological Department has issued a heavy rainfall advisory warning of intensified downpours across several parts of the country between April 22 and April 27, 2026. In the advisory released on Tuesday, the department cautioned that rainfall is “likely to intensify, with accumulations exceeding 20mm in 24 hours” in affected areas, […]
Ford-Asili Raises Alarm Over Economy, Governance, Calls for National Dialogue
Apr 21, 2026 at 02:25 PM
By KPC Reporter The Forum for Republican Democracy–Asili (FORD–Asili) has warned that Kenya is at a critical crossroads, citing deepening economic hardship, rising political intolerance, and growing concerns over governance. In a press statement signed by Secretary General Njeru Kathangu, the party urged restraint among citizens and leaders alike, cautioning against escalating tensions. “When and […]
KIM Moves to Assure Students Amid TVETA Accreditation Concerns
Apr 21, 2026 at 01:45 PM
By KPC Reporter The Kenya Institute of Management (KIM) has reassured students that it is actively addressing accreditation concerns raised by the Technical and Vocational Education and Training Authority (TVETA). The institution emphasized that measures are underway to resolve the matter and maintain confidence in its programs. In a statement dated April 21, 2026, KIM […]
Murkomen, Police Chiefs Outline Rising Security Threats, Response Measures to MPs
Apr 21, 2026 at 01:32 PM
By Mandere Onyinkwa The government has stepped up efforts to address a surge in security challenges across the country, Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen told lawmakers on Tuesday during a high-level briefing to Parliament. Murkomen, accompanied by Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja and Directorate of Criminal Investigations boss Mohamed Amin, appeared before the National […]