By KPC Reporter The government is collecting public views across the country as it seeks to amend Kenya’s Tobacco Control Act of 2007 to address emerging nicotine products and growing public health concerns. Speaking during a public baraza under the Jamii Imara Mashinani initiative in Thokoa, Migwani, Mwingi West Constituency, Kitui County, Public Health and […]

By KPC Reporter Government officials and political leaders from the Lower Eastern region have urged residents of Ukambani to support President William Ruto’s bid for a second term. The cited ongoing development projects as evidence of the administration’s commitment to the region. The leaders spoke during a Jamii Imara Mashinani (JIM) initiative meeting held in […]

By Courtesy/ Speaker’s Press Unit (SPU) A section of political leaders from Western Kenya has intensified calls for President William Ruto to nominate National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang’ula as his running mate in the 2027 General Election. The said that the region’s growing political unity and voting strength justify the position. The leaders, led by […]

By KPC Reporter Possible Jubilee Party presidential flag bearer Dr Fred Matiang’i has called for the immediate suspension of the government’s proposed mandatory annual vehicle inspection programme. Dr Matiang’i described the new charges as unfair and insensitive to struggling Kenyans. In a statement, the Jubilee Party Deputy Leader criticised a directive by the National Transport […]

By Kurian Musa The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) is facing growing calls to investigate explosive allegations of a planned attack on Kisii Governor Simba Arati following dramatic claims made at a funeral in Kisii County. The controversy erupted after a man identified as Dolvin was invited to address mourners in the Governor’s presence. In […]

By Moses Oburu On Thursday, Siaya Governor James Orengo was out in the streets alongside demonstrators, carrying the Kenyan flag and standing shoulder to shoulder with citizens demanding accountability and justice. At a time when many leaders prefer the safety of boardrooms and carefully scripted statements, Orengo chose to be where the action was. It […]

By Mandere Onyinkwa A coalition of human rights and governance organisations has accused the government and police of violating constitutional rights during Thursday’s Gen Z memorial protests. The Police Reforms Working Group (PRWG) cited widespread roadblocks, arbitrary arrests and the disruption of peaceful demonstrations across the country. In a joint statement, the organisations said police […]

By KPC Sports Correspondent The International Tennis Federation (ITF) has officially rebranded as World Tennis, unveiling an ambitious vision to expand the sport globally and increase participation by more than 30 per cent over the next decade. The transformation, announced on Thursday, marks the biggest change in the organisation’s 113-year history and signals what its […]

By KPC Sports Reporter The Kenya Junior Baseball5 team has stepped up its preparations ahead of the East African Regional Baseball5 Championship, which kicks off tomorrow in Kampala, Uganda. The Kenyan contingent arrived in the Ugandan capital on Wednesday night in high spirits and determined to reclaim the regional title they narrowly lost to hosts […]

By KPC Reporter A Nyamira family has appealed for government help to trace a missing relative linked to the Russia-Ukraine war. The former secondary school bursar reportedly disappeared after being recruited into the Russian military and deployed to the conflict. The family of Tom Nyakamba Onyancha, a resident of Bosiango Village in West Mugirango Constituency, […]