Category Archives: Counties
Stakeholders Move to Strengthen Community Media Sustainability
Feb 17, 2026 at 05:00 PM
By KPC Reporter The Media Council of Kenya (MCK) is seeking a strategic partnership with the Association of Kenya Community Media Organisations (AKCMO) to address funding challenges and strengthen the sustainability of community media across the country. MCK Chief Executive Officer (CEO) David Omwoyo reaffirmed the vital role played by community radio stations but warned […]
IPOA Chairperson Ahmed Issack Hassan Resigns After Judicial Appointment
Feb 17, 2026 at 04:32 PM
By Mandere Onyinkwa The Chairperson of the Independent Policing Oversight Authority (IPOA), Ahmed Issack Hassan, has resigned following his recent appointment as a judge. In a statement released Tuesday, the Authority confirmed that Hassan had formally stepped down from his role at the civilian police oversight body. “The Board wishes to inform the public that […]
DCI Probes Alleged Non-Consensual Recording and Circulation of Intimate Videos by a foreigner
Feb 17, 2026 at 03:58 PM
By Nyang’au Araka The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) has launched a comprehensive investigation into the alleged non-consensual recording and circulation of intimate videos involving Kenyan women. Videos depicting the women as amorous have already sparked public outrage and renewed concerns over digital privacy and cyber-exploitation. In a press statement issued under the National Police […]
Ruto Nominates New Chairperson and Commissioners to the National Land Commission
Feb 17, 2026 at 02:07 PM
By Ongaga Ongaga President William Ruto has nominated individuals to join the National Land Commission, following a ruling by the Court of Appeal that authorised the recruitment of a new cohort of commissioners. Acting on the recommendations of a duly appointed Selection Panel, the President nominated a Chairperson and six members whose names have now […]
JKIA Operations Resume After Strike as Government, Union Reach Truce
Feb 17, 2026 at 01:36 PM
By Mandere Onyinkwa Operations at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) and other key aerodromes have resumed. This is after the government and the Kenya Aviation Workers Union (KAWU) reached an agreement to end a brief but disruptive industrial action that affected Kenyan airspace. In a press statement issued on Tuesday, the Kenya Civil Aviation Authority […]
Equity Bank Kenya Lowers Lending Rates After Central Bank of Kenya Cuts Base Rate to 8.75%
Feb 17, 2026 at 11:59 AM
By Hyline Ocharo Equity Bank Kenya has reduced interest rates on all Kenya Shilling variable-rate loans following the decision by the Central Bank of Kenya to lower the Central Bank Rate (CBR) from 9.00 percent to 8.75 percent. The lender said the move is intended to ease the cost of borrowing and support customers through […]
PS Stephen Isaboke Appointed Goodwill Ambassador as Shabana FC Bolsters National Profile
Feb 16, 2026 at 07:30 PM
By Salome Makana Broadcasting and Telecommunications Principal Secretary Stephen Isaboke has been appointed the new Goodwill Ambassador of FKF Premier League side Shabana FC. The move is aimed at strengthening the club’s fan outreach and national visibility. The appointment was announced in Nairobi by the club’s Secretary General Dr Elizaphan Kerama, who said the decision […]
IPOA Confronts Twin Tragedies: Officers Lost in Machakos, Fatality at Kitengela Rally
Feb 16, 2026 at 03:42 PM
By Mandere Onyinkwa The Independent Policing Oversight Authority (IPOA) has issued two statements reflecting both the human toll of policing and the pressing need for accountability in law enforcement operations. In Machakos County, three officers attached to Nguutani Police Station perished in a vehicle accident while on duty in the Mwatungo area. IPOA extended condolences […]
Govt Assures Traders of No Displacement as Construction of 10,000-Seater Thika Stadium Begins
Feb 16, 2026 at 03:11 PM
By KPC Sports Reporter The government has assured traders and businesses in Thika that there will be no displacement or disruption of commercial activities during the construction of the planned modern 10,000-seater stadium. Youth Affairs, Creative Economy and Sports Cabinet Secretary Salim Mvurya said the multi-million-shilling project is designed to uplift the region’s sporting profile […]
Electoral Body defends voter register integrity amid data-sharing concerns
Feb 16, 2026 at 12:44 PM
By Ongaga Ongaga The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) has moved to reassure Kenyans over the safety and integrity of the country’s voter register. The Commission defended its collaboration with State agencies in the management and verification of voter data. In a press release issued Monday, the Commission said it had noted “with concern” […]