By Isaac Dan Bw’Onyancha Ngũgĩ wa Thiong’o was not just a writer. He was a rebel, a fighter, a truth-teller. His pen, sharp as a spear, cut through the falsehoods of colonialism and later, the betrayals of Kenya’s own post-independence elite. Today, as Kenya’s streets fill with the voices of a rising Gen Z demanding […]

By Nyang’au Araka In 2015, I entered a hall at Kisii University with my tool of trade—the camera. I was a young journalist documenting history. Although this was an academic setting, politician Raila Odinga turned out to be the center of attention that day, his presence a gravitational force pulling every lens. But beyond the […]

-By Shem Onderi You bear the smell of my feet.How my whole foot fits inside you—it’s amazing, unimaginable.See, my toes are huge, unruly,each one pointing its own way. You carry my weight,take the blows of stonesso I remain safe.At times, I polish you with hard-bristled care,but the village mud always gets the last laugh. To […]

Text by KPC Editor, Pictures by Courtesy/ Hillary Henry Mageka This year’s National Prayer Breakfast is currently happening at the Safari Park, Nairobi. President William Ruto is leading the nation in the prayers. Caught between solemn reflections and candid laughter, the event offers more than just speeches and supplications. It captures the spirit of a […]

By Shem Onderi Spare her the abuse—she’s in a delicate state.A life is growing, a promise fulfilled, love taking shape.The earth is filling, just as the Bible foretold;A new life stirs—a miracle to behold. Don’t intimidate her, Nurse, with harsh words or tone.Her scent may be strong, but she bears that alone.Detergents are scarce, perfumes […]

By KPC Reporter The Kenyan government is committed to ensure co-existence between communities and wildlife as firmly embodied in the Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) Strategic Plan 2024–2028. In line to this target, KWS teams managed 3,857 incidents of human-wildlife conflict, which tragically included 40 human deaths and 77 serious injuries. “We also responded to 1,532 […]

By Isaac Dan Bw’Onyancha The recent transfer of the Public Seal—Kenya’s ultimate symbol of state legitimacy—from the Attorney General’s office to the President’s Chief of Staff is not a mere administrative shift; it is a bold stroke in President William Ruto’s growing pattern of executive aggrandizement. In a country already grappling with runaway corruption, skewed […]

By KPC Reporter Journalist Daniel Ontiri’s unwavering dedication has not only earned him growing admiration from viewers but also caught the attention of an unlikely fan — a popular comedian. Known for braving tough reporting conditions and delivering stories with a signature mix of clarity and composure, Ontiri who works for Getembe TV has become […]

 By Nyang’au Araka Adoption of virtual learning got a boost on Friday following the launch of the Huawei ICT Academy at the Open University of Kenya (OUK). The Academy is an outcome of a partnership involving Huawei Kenya, Equity Group Foundation and OUK, and, is envisioned to empower thousands of learnes through flexible, self-paced digital […]

By Nyang’au Araka A ten-year plan to save the world’s rarest tortoise, the Pancake Tortoise (Malacochersus tornieri), whose population is under severe threat in its last remaining strongholds will be launched on Friday. The National Recovery and Conservation Action Plan (2025-2035) will be launched in Chiakariga, Tharaka-Nithi County, to also mark the World Endangered Species […]