By Nyang’au Araka As the world prepares to mark World Press Freedom Day on May 3, attention is turning to a major global gathering set to shape the future of journalism and freedom of expression. The World Press Freedom Day 2026 Global Conference will take place from May 4–5 in Lusaka, bringing together journalists, policymakers, […]

Earlier, Siaya Governor James Orengo avoided a similar fate by appearing before the Senate’s County Public Accounts Committee (CPAC). -KPC By Robert Nyasato The Senate is ramping up its oversight role, signaling the end of what has long been seen as evasive tactics by some county governors. In a major shift, senators are now issuing […]

By Monica Nashon  A new embedded financing model is promising faster cash flow, stronger supply chains, and growth from 3 million to 10 million livelihoods. Avenews and the Fresh Produce Consortium of Kenya have formalised a strategic partnership to strengthen liquidity across the fresh produce value chain, marking a shift toward financing models that move […]

By Ongaga Ongaga Kenya is bracing against global supply chain shocks while projecting confidence in its ability to safeguard the economy. President William Ruto has assured farmers that fertilizer supplies will remain stable through September, despite the ongoing Gulf crisis that has disrupted shipping routes and raised concerns over import costs. “No disruptions are expected. […]

The Media Council of Kenya (MCK) has reaffirmed its commitment to ethical and professional journalism as the industry rolls out the revised Code of Conduct for Media Practice. Speaking during a retooling exercise in Kwale County, MCK Mombasa Regional Coordinator Maureen Mudi described the Code as the backbone of credible journalism in an increasingly fast-paced […]

By Mandere Onyinkwa Some Kenya Kwanza leaders, led by National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang’ula, has criticised the opposition over what they termed as persistent and unconstructive attacks on the government. Speaking on Sunday at a church fundraiser at Kamobo Salvation Army in Kapsabet, Nandi County, the leaders accused the opposition of engaging in divisive politics […]

By KPC Reporter The government is moving swiftly to reform the cooperative movement, aiming to safeguard members’ deposits and strengthen governance, officials have said.  Speaking during the Harambee Sacco Annual Delegates Meeting in Nairobi, Cooperatives PS Kiburi Kilemi highlighted several laws and policy proposals at parliamentary and ministerial levels designed to put the sector on […]

By Nyang’au Araka The United Nations (UN) has called for urgent global action to tackle food waste. The UN warned that nearly one-fifth of all food available to consumers is lost or discarded each year, as the world marked the International Day of Zero Waste on Monday. In a statement released to commemorate the day, […]

By Nyang’au Araka A landmark policy brief has laid bare the growing crisis of electronic waste in Kenya and Ghana, warning that toxic dumping disguised as donations and recycling is endangering lives and ecosystems. In Kenya, where about 70 percent of electronic equipment is imported, much of it arrives near the end of its useful […]

By Siruel Ong’era Ahead of the 2027 General Election, Nyamira County is shaping into a fascinating political battleground where identical—or nearly identical—names could easily confuse voters at the ballot. In Kitutu Masaba, incumbent MP Clive Ombane Gisairo, a first-term legislator, is preparing for a tough contest against youthful challenger Clive Nyaanga Ogwora. Gisairo has built […]