Category Archives: Counties
Kenya Risks Losing a Generation, EMSK Declares and Mobilises Survey to Tackle Crisis
Feb 10, 2026 at 07:57 AM
By Mandere Onyinkwa The Education Management Society of Kenya (EMSK) has sounded a “national education emergency,” citing systemic failures across all levels of learning from early childhood to universities. In a statement signed by Chairman of Conferences Prof. Henry Onderi, the Society warned that Kenya risks “losing an entire generation” if the current trajectory is […]
Senator Onyonka Condemns Rising Goonism in Kisii County
Feb 10, 2026 at 07:23 AM
By Janet Nyamwamu Kisii County Senator Richard Onyonka has decried the surge of political violence and intimidation in the region, warning that such acts pose a grave threat to democracy and governance. In a statement, Senator Onyonka expressed alarm over reports of attacks on public servants and interference with oversight work. He alleged that “such […]
From Etaya to Nyamokami: How Arati’s Politics Are Being Rebranded
Feb 09, 2026 at 06:31 PM
By KPC Special Correspondent Kisii Governor, Simba Arati, has recently triggered a new political debate in Gusii after he claimed that his association with President William Ruto will give the people of the region the much needed development. Arati declared last year that he had switched gears to support the broad-based government of Ruto, this […]
Speaker Wetang’ula defends Ruto over appointments, urges Luhya region to back re-election bid
Feb 09, 2026 at 06:15 PM
By Courtesy/ Speaker’s Press Unit (SPU) National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang’ula recently rejected claims that President Dr. William Ruto has sidelined the Luhya community in government appointments, describing the allegations as misleading and politically motivated. The Speaker said critics of the President were deliberately ignoring clear evidence that the Kenya Kwanza administration has given the […]
When God Gets a Phone Number and Faith Loses Discernment
Feb 09, 2026 at 06:03 PM
By Reuben Kigame Claims of direct phone conversations with God are not new, but they continue to resurface in ever more sensational forms. Recently, David Owuor has publicly suggested that he engages in conversations with God, a claim that is neither original nor spiritually profound. Such assertions fall squarely within the long and troubling tradition […]
Inside the NYOTA Project: Separating Facts from Fiction
Feb 09, 2026 at 03:48 PM
By KPC Reporter Amid swirling claims and counterclaims, the NYOTA Project has sparked debate across sectors. While supporters hail its achievements, critics point to inconsistencies and unanswered questions. Here, we sift through the facts and the lies to give a clearer picture of what’s really happening. -Kisii Press Club President William Ruto has in recent […]
Showdown Looms as Senators React to Governors’ Suspension of Oversight Appearances
Feb 09, 2026 at 03:38 PM
By Ongaga Ongaga A fresh confrontation is brewing between Kenya’s Governors and Senators, threatening to escalate into one of the most significant standoffs in recent years over county accountability. At their retreat in Kilifi, the Council of Governors (CoG) announced that all county chiefs will suspend appearances before the Senate’s County Public Accounts Committee (CPAIC), […]
Governors Suspend Appearances Before Senate CPAIC, Demand Removal of Four Senators
Feb 09, 2026 at 02:39 PM
By KPC Reporter The Council of Governors has decried “continuous and escalating extortion, political witch-hunt, harassment, intimidation and humiliation” of county leaders by certain members of the Senate County Public Accounts Committee (CPAIC). In a statement issued at the ongoing Governors’ retreat, the Council announced that all Governors have suspended their appearances before the committee […]
Kenya and Italy Launch Higher Education, Research Roadshow and TVET Programmes
Feb 09, 2026 at 02:21 PM
By KPC Reporter Kenya and Italy have tightened their bilateral relations, particularly in the education sector, with the launch of new initiatives aimed at advancing a shared vision for sustainable development. On Monday morning, the Cabinet Secretary for Education, Julius Migos Ogamba, together with his Italian counterpart, Ms. Anna Maria Bernini, launched the Kenya–Italy Higher […]
Commission Marks 10 Years of Promoting Kiswahili for Regional Integration and Development
Feb 09, 2026 at 12:45 PM
By KPC Reporter The East African Kiswahili Commission (EAKC) will mark a decade of coordinating the promotion of Kiswahili for regional integration and sustainable development. The 10th anniversary celebration is scheduled for February 14, 2026, at its headquarters in Zanzibar, Tanzania. In a statement issued on February 3, the Commission said the milestone will celebrate […]