By David Bogonko Nyokang’i Kisii County has come under scrutiny over poor revenue collection, a bloated wage bill, pending bills and low absorption of development funds. A review by Controller of Budget Margaret Nyakang’o on budget implementation during the first nine months of the 2025/26 financial year found that the county collected only Sh352.49 million […]

By David Bogonko Nyokang’i Controller of Budget Margaret Nyakang’o has raised concern over persistent weaknesses in the implementation of key public finance and health financing laws by county governments. She warned that the shortcomings continue to undermine accountability and the prudent use of public resources. In her Monitoring and Evaluation Report on County Governments’ Budget […]

By Ongaga Ongaga The Government is stepping up efforts to unlock access to affordable financing for micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) through new funding models tailored to the needs of different categories of entrepreneurs. Speaking during a customer networking forum for Kenya Development Corporation (KDC) customers and partners, Principal Secretary for Micro, Small and […]

By Kurian Musa The Horn of Africa is witnessing a significant geopolitical recalibration following President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud’s visit to Addis Ababa, a diplomatic move that signals renewed efforts to stabilise one of Africa’s most volatile regions after months of political, security and maritime tensions. The high-level engagement comes at a time when Somalia and […]

By Ken Bosire As the country debates compensation for victims of recent protests, one group risks being forgotten: journalists. I make this plea as a citizen, a veteran journalist, and a former newsroom leader who deployed reporters into danger so the public could know the truth. I have taken the calls. Reporters trapped between protesters […]

By KPC Sports Reporter Nakuru Golf Club’s John Kamaisi claimed the 2026 NCBA Kabete Open title on Sunday. This is after he produced a composed final-round performance to secure his second victory of the Kenya Amateur Golf Championship (KAGC) season at VetLab Sports Club. Kamaisi carded a one-over-par 73 in the final round to finish […]

By Nyang’au Araka The East African Legislative Assembly (EALA) and the Southern and Eastern Africa Trade Information and Negotiations Institute (SEATINI) have signed a partnership to promote gender-responsive trade policies across East Africa. The agreement seeks to strengthen women’s economic empowerment, support cross-border traders and advance inclusive regional integration within the East African Community (EAC). […]

By Mandere Onyinkwa The East African Community (EAC) has adopted a landmark declaration and a three-year roadmap aimed at strengthening women’s leadership in the digital era, marking a major step towards gender-inclusive regional integration. The resolutions were adopted at the conclusion of the 2nd Women’s Intergenerational Dialogue held at the EAC Headquarters in Arusha, Tanzania, […]

By Ongaga Ongaga Former Chief Justice David Maraga has condemned “unlawful policing” during last week’s Gen Z memorial procession in Nairobi, accusing security agencies of using excessive force, concealing officers’ identities and violating constitutional rights. In a statement issued on Sunday, Maraga expressed concern over what he described as a growing pattern of unaccountable security […]

By KPC Reporter The National Syndemic Diseases Control Council (NSDCC) has reaffirmed the critical role of community partnerships in Kenya’s efforts to end AIDS as a public health threat by 2030. This emerged during a strategic engagement between NSDCC Chief Executive Officer Douglas Bosire and the Board of the National Empowerment Network of People Living […]