Category Archives: Guest Column
Kenya Wildlife Service Expands Range For Black Rhinos
Jun 01, 2025 at 08:16 AM
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 […]
The Day I Met Ngũgĩ: A Scribe’s Tribute to a Literary Titan
May 30, 2025 at 12:03 PM
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 […]
Kenya’s Road to the Ballot Box and the Battle for Free Expression
May 29, 2025 at 07:20 PM
By Victor Bwire The politics of the 2027 general election are already with us, intense, tension-filled, and marked by misinformation, manipulation, and rising intolerance. This election season is shaping up to be characterized by extreme political rhetoric, insults, misuse of state power, and, most alarmingly, threats to freedom of expression, particularly targeting social media platforms. […]
RANDOM PHOTOS FROM THE NATIONAL PRAYER BREAKFAST, 2025 EDITION
May 28, 2025 at 07:07 AM
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 […]
The Public Seal Transfer – A Trojan Horse in Kenya Kwanza’s Power Game
May 21, 2025 at 02:29 PM
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 […]
Comedian Mkenya Applaudes Getembe and KPC’s Daniel Ontiri
May 18, 2025 at 11:44 AM
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 […]
Revised Media Code Aims To Achieve Ethical Reforms for Kenya
May 15, 2025 at 03:48 PM
By Nyang’au Araka Kenya now has a revised Code of Conduct for Media Practice. The launch of the document the Media Council of Kenya (MCK) is a pivotal step to strengthen ethical standards in the nation’s evolving media landscape. Cabinet Secretary for Information, Communications and the Digital Economy, William Kabogo, unveiled the document at the […]
Kenya’s Media Mess: Time To Clean House
May 12, 2025 at 02:58 PM
By Victor Bwire It’s always been time—but now, more than ever, media employers, editors, and journalists must wake up and smell the coffee. It’s no longer business as usual, and we’ve pushed ourselves to this point. We cannot continue abdicating our responsibility to ensure professionalism, ethics, and accountability in our newsrooms. The primary responsibility for […]
Unified Gov’t Messaging Strategy Loading, PS Isaboke Says
May 12, 2025 at 05:00 AM
By KPC Reporter A committee is finalising the Government Communications Strategy and the National Communications Policy. The Principal Secretary, State Department for Broadcasting and Telecommunications (SDBT), Mr. Stephen Isaboke opened a workshop for finalisation of the critical documents on Sunday. Isaboke said that once approved, the two documents will be vital in enhancing and streamlining […]
Mutua: I’m Not Leaving the Media Just Yet
May 11, 2025 at 11:31 AM
By Dr. Ezekiel Mutua The media in Kenya is widely seen as one of the most corrupt institutions. The reason they often unite against me is because I confront them directly and expose the corruption within. As a trained journalist, I worked at the Nation Media Group (NMG) for nine years between1994-2002. NMG was then […]