By Monica Nashon Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Migosi Ogamba has announced the establishment of an independent State Department for Research, underscoring the government’s push for data-driven reforms in Kenya’s education sector. Speaking at Kisii University during the launch of the Higher Education Research Initiative Africa (HERI) Africa, Ogamba urged universities to treat research as a […]

By KPC Reporter The United Alternative Government has announced plans to initiate private prosecutions over the Witima ACK Church attack and alleged assassination attempt on Rigathi Gachagua. In a press statement on Thursday, the opposition outfit said it would no longer engage the Inspector General of Police, Mr. Douglas Kanja, accusing senior government officials of […]

By KPC Sports Reporter Kenyatta University (KU), defending champions of the Kenya University Sports Federation (KUSF) 3×3 basketball, opened their title defence with a 19-13 win over Maseno University. The match took place at Court A on the first day of the National Play-offs at Kabarak University in Nakuru County. KU captain Brian Mutua said […]

By KPC Reporter The National Assembly has approved a motion seeking to regulate TikTok and other social media platforms in Kenya, dismissing claims that Parliament intends to ban the popular app. Speaker of the National Assembly Dr. Moses Wetang’ula set the tone for the debate, clarifying that the House was addressing concerns around misinformation and […]

By KPC Reporter The East African Community (EAC) has convened a two-day high-level Multisectoral Dialogue in Kigali to tackle persistent trade barriers and accelerate regional integration. The meeting brings together officials from all eight Partner States, alongside private-sector representatives, to address operational and institutional challenges that continue to hinder intra-EAC trade. Despite legal and policy […]

By Nyang’au Araka On the morning of February 18, 1957, as pre-independence Nairobi stirred to life, a document was being prepared inside a colonial prison. Its heading read simply: Endorsement, and, today, the document is 69 years old. Beneath it, in neat typewriter ink, were the words: “I have the honour to inform you that […]

By Nyang’au Araka and Courtesy/ MCK The Media Council of Kenya (MCK) is strengthening global media collaborations to support sector growth and institutional resilience. Ahead of the upcoming Pan-African Media Summit, MCK held talks with representatives of the French Embassy in Kenya aimed at deepening international cooperation in media development and strategic partnerships. The discussions […]

By Monica Nashon Farmers across the country are being urged to take a frontline role in combating counterfeit seeds through a new national promotion campaign that rewards them for purchasing certified products. Speaking in Kisii during the launch of the national “Pick-Up” promotion campaign, Bayer East Africa Managing Director John Kanyingi said the initiative is […]

By Janet Nyamwamu Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna is not amused after the National Government committed Ksh.80 billion to Nairobi under a new cooperation framework as the entire process is legally flawed. The allocation is nearly four times what the county received in the current financial year. The funding targets key infrastructure and service sectors, including […]

By Ongaga Ongaga President William Ruto has defended the cooperation agreement between the National Government and Johnson Sakaja’s administration, even as a fresh court petition filed by Kenyans challenges the legality of the deal. Speaking Wednesday during an inspection tour of the Nairobi River regeneration works, the President said the partnership — valued at about […]