By Mercy A The Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) has called on the National Police Service (NPS) to urgently identify, arrest, and prosecute those behind the attack on Vihiga Senator Godfrey Osotsi in Kisumu. In a statement, ODM Chairperson and Homa Bay Governor Gladys Wanga strongly condemned the incident, terming it a cowardly and criminal act. […]

By Rosemary Mong’ina A group of elders from the Abatondo clan in Nyaribari Chache has endorsed Communication Authority (CA) board member Okeng’o Nyambane to run for the MP seat in the 2027 General Election. The elders cited Nyambane’s leadership, integrity and commitment to community development. Speaking in Ibeno Ward, elder Charles Ongaki said the decision […]

By Mandere Onyinkwa Leaders in Kisumu County have intensified calls for justice following the violent attack on Godfrey Osotsi, as fresh details and reactions continue to emerge. In a statement, Kisumu Deputy Governor Mathew Owili condemned the incident, describing it as “cowardly, criminal, and utterly unacceptable.” The senator was reportedly attacked at a shopping mall […]

By Ongaga Ongaga The Kenya Transporters Association Ltd (KTA) has raised alarm over “a worsening fuel supply crisis across the country.” KTA cited rationing, restricted bulk access, and the withdrawal of credit facilities by oil marketers. In a statement addressed to key energy stakeholders—including the Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA), the Ministry of Energy […]

By Hyline Ocharo In a bid to shield Kenyan families from the soaring cost of funerals, Britam Connect has unveiled a new last-expense insurance policy, the Heshima Farewell Plan, in partnership with Montezuma Funeral Home. The product goes beyond traditional cash payouts, offering a comprehensive suite of funeral services designed to ease both the financial […]

By KPC Reporter Vihiga Senator Godfrey Osotsi was on Wednesday assaulted by a group of armed individuals in Kisumu in what his office described as a targeted and premeditated attack. According to a statement from the Vihiga Senate Office, the senator had made a routine stop in the Acacia area for personal grooming before heading […]

By Monica Nashon Communities, youth groups, environmental organisations and government officials gathered in Makongeni, Kwale County, to mark World Wetlands Day by planting mangroves to restore coastal ecosystems and support livelihoods. The event saw the planting of 1,800 mangrove seedlings along degraded sections of the coastline, bringing together residents, conservation groups and government agencies in […]

By Mandere Onyinkwa Kenya’s higher education institutions have announced a combined 1,457,407 spaces for the 2026/2027 placement cycle, marking one of the largest opportunities ever for learners seeking university and college education. This is after KPC learnt that the Commission for University Education (CUE) has approved 322,396 capacities for degree programmes, while middle-level colleges will […]

By KPC Reporter Maasai Mara University (MMU) has kicked off its inaugural athletics competition, the Maasai Mara Run, aimed at promoting tourism and combating climate change. The Narok-based university, in collaboration with partners such as Athletics Kenya, Kenya Red Cross, KCB, KenGen, Medicatia Hospital, and others, organized successful races across multiple distances, including 10km, 6km, […]

By the Idler-in-Chief In the good old days of Nyagenke, the word harambee carried the weight of a grandmother’s walking stick: firm, purposeful, and occasionally used to correct behavior. Those days, the people of Nyagenke said it with a straight back and a cleaner heart, for it meant we pull together, even when pulling was […]