By Faith Mondester Every scar tells a story,Every tear holds a truth—But no one seems to care,No one asks how it began. Crying has become routine,A sorrow stitched into her days.Breakdowns come in waves,Yet no one sees her tears. Demeaning words cut deeperThan any sharpened blade.Insults leave lasting wounds—Pain misunderstood, unheard. The ache returns, again, […]

By Shem Onderi Death,prepare for your ceremony.I want to know your shape.So I take your measurements—design you a fitting dress,if woman—or an apron with shiny colors. So you can be seen from far.So humans can runthe moment they spot you. Little is known about you—your residence,your permanent address.So I write,pleading:leave humanity be. You strike anywhere—on […]

 By Silas Gisiora Nyanchwani Regarding cremation, the Kikuyus are miles ahead of other Kenyan native tribes. The list of famous and prominent Kikuyus who opted for cremation in the last 10 years grows long and longer every year. And those are the ones that we know. I think people from Western Kenya are more disappointed […]

By Nyakundi Bw’Otwere Kenya and the United States have entered into a transformative partnership aimed at unleashing the full potential of Kenya’s creative economy. The announcement, made during the U.S.–Kenya Creative Economy Forum in Nairobi, marked a bold step forward in positioning Kenya as a continental hub for cultural innovation, digital content creation, and creative […]

By KPC Reporter The Madaraka Day celebrations in Homa Bay County were overshadowed by troubling reports of violence, intimidation, and restricted access against journalists, raising serious concerns about press freedom in Kenya. What was meant to be a moment of national unity turned chaotic at Raila Odinga Stadium, where members of the media were allegedly […]

By Nyang’au Araka Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) has begun the translocation of black rhinos from Lewa Wildlife Conservancy to the newly established sanctuary at Segera Conservancy in Laikipia County. The operation, part of the country’s national rhino conservation strategy, aims to secure and expand the black rhino population while enhancing genetic diversity and resilience. Of […]

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 […]