By Janet Nyamwamu West Mugirango member of Parliament (MP) Stephen Mogaka has backed the proposed Miscellaneous Fees and Levies (Amendment) Bill (Kenya). Mogaka said the planned railway levy will expand rail infrastructure and unlock economic opportunities in the Gusii region and across the country. Speaking during debate in the National Assembly, Mogaka supported the Bill […]

By Janet Nyamwamu Kisii Senator Richard Onyonka has petitioned the Senate to investigate reports that three Kenyans may have died in the ongoing Russia–Ukraine War. Raising the matter in the Senate, Onyonka asked the Standing Committee on National Security, Defence and Foreign Relations to provide a comprehensive statement on the circumstances surrounding matter. In particular, […]

By Hyline Ocharo Growing pollution in the Nyakomisaro River in Kisii town is raising alarm among residents and environmental observers, amid fears the contamination could pose serious public health risks. The concern is particularly acute for traders and consumers at the busy Daraja Mbili Market, where some vendors are reported to use the river water […]

By Monica Nashon Eight new modern classrooms have been officially inaugurated at Kiamabundu Primary School in Nyaribari Chache Constituency, aimed at easing congestion and improving the learning environment. Speaking during the ceremony, Member of Parliament Zaheer Jhanda said the project was funded through the National Government Constituencies Development Fund (NG-CDF) and was purely focused on […]

By Courtesy of the National Assembly Press Unit National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang’ula has defended Captain George Were, the pilot of the helicopter that crashed in Nandi, killing six people, including Emurua Dikirr MP Hon. Johana Ng’eno. Speaking at a joint memorial service for the victims at African Gospel Church (AGC) in Karen, Nairobi, Wetang’ula […]

Story Courtesy of World Radio For many teenage girls in Kenya, staying in school is not simply a matter of showing up. Often, it is a daily struggle against poverty, stigma, and the absence of basic necessities, particularly sanitary towels. That reality drives the work of Vickie Winkler, founder of Health Education Africa Resource Team […]

  By Mandere Onyinkwa and Speaker’s Press Unit (SPU) National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang’ula has called for stricter aviation safety regulations and heightened caution during adverse weather. This follows the helicopter crash that claimed the life of Emurua Dikirr MP Johana Ngéno and three others. Wetang’ula urged pilots and air service users to strictly adhere […]

By KPC Ongaga Ongaga The Ministry of Energy and Petroleum has assured Kenyans that the country has sufficient petroleum stocks despite escalating tensions in the Middle East. Kenya relies on the region for much of her fuel imports. In a press statement, Cabinet Secretary Opiyo Wandayi said the government had reviewed the current supply and […]

By KPC Reporter Parts of Kenya’s legal landscape are being exploited to intimidate, silence and economically weaken journalists and media houses — undermining press freedom, a new report reveals. The “Weaponising the Law: Threats to Media Freedom in Kenya” report, published by the Thomson Reuters Foundation in partnership with ALT Advisory and Power Law Africa, […]

By Hyline Ocharo As the world marks World Hearing Day, health experts in Kisii County have sounded the alarm over increasing cases of hearing problems among children. The Ear, Nose and Throat (ENT) Department at Kisii Teaching and Referral Hospital held an awareness session on Monday to educate patients about proper ear care and the […]