Category Archives: Kisii County News
Poll Agency Sets November Date for Crucial By-Elections
Aug 09, 2025 at 07:18 PM
By Mandere Onyinkwa The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) has gazetted the appointment senior officers for a series of county assembly by-elections scheduled for 27th November 2025. The announcement of returning and deputy returning officers was published in the latest edition of The Kenya Gazette. It outlines the electoral roadmap for 17 wards across […]
Nationwide Forums on Conservation Fee Review Wrapped Up
Aug 09, 2025 at 07:05 PM
By Ongaga Ongaga The Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) has concluded its nationwide public participation forums on the proposed review of conservation fees regulations. KWS capped the exercise with a final meeting at the Kenyatta International Convention Centre (KICC) in Nairobi on Friday. The Nairobi forum marked the 20th and final stop in a series of […]
Kenya Eyes New Horizons in Organ Donation Reform
Aug 09, 2025 at 06:54 PM
By KPC Reporter In a bid to revolutionize Kenya’s organ donation framework, medical experts are calling for sweeping reforms that could save countless lives. At the heart of the proposal is a push to establish a national deceased organ donation program, modeled on globally recognized systems that have proven effective in countries like Spain and […]
Kenyan Woman Beaten, Betrayed and Forgotten in a Foreign Land
Aug 07, 2025 at 04:07 PM
By Omboki Monayo Mary Muroki’s story is a chilling reminder of the dangers of human trafficking, a crime that preys on hope and desperation. Her ordeal began with a seemingly innocent conversation about a job opportunity in South Africa, a dream that quickly turned into a nightmare. “I was looking for work overseas and had […]
Fatal Crash Involving AMREF Flying Doctors Aircraft in Nairobi
Aug 07, 2025 at 03:53 PM
By KPC Reporter A tragic aircraft accident involving a medical evacuation jet operated by AMREF Flying Doctors occurred on Wednesday afternoon, resulting in fatalities and sparking a multi-agency investigation. In a statement issued by AMREF Flying Doctors, the organization confirmed that one of its aircraft, a Cessna Citation XLS with registration 5Y-FDM, crashed shortly after […]
Busia County Responds to Ongoing Crackdown on Graft
Aug 07, 2025 at 09:25 AM
By KPC Reporter The County Government of Busia has acknowledged an ongoing investigation by the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC). This follows a coordinated search operation targeting county offices and homes of six senior officials. The operation, conducted on Wednesday, is part of a probe into alleged procurement irregularities, conflict of interest, unexplained wealth, and […]
Katiba Institute, KHRC Challenge Nomination of KNCHR Chairperson
Aug 07, 2025 at 07:43 AM
By KPC Reporter The nomination of Dr. Duncan Oburu Ojwang as Chairperson of the Kenya National Commission on Human Rights (KNCHR) is facing legal opposition from two prominent civic organizations. Katiba Institute and the Kenya Human Rights Commission (KHRC) have jointly filed a petition at the High Court in Nairobi (Milimani), seeking to nullify the […]
Moi International Airport Conducts Emergency Drills to Bolster Safety Preparedness
Aug 06, 2025 at 03:17 PM
By KPC Reporter in Mombasa Moi International Airport in Mombasa conducted a comprehensive full-scale emergency drill on Wednesday. The activity was aimed at testing and strengthening its preparedness for potential aviation crises. Organized by the Kenya Airports Authority (KAA), the exercise simulated two high-risk scenarios to evaluate the effectiveness of emergency response protocols and inter-agency […]
Governor Mutai of Kericho Faces Impeachment Motion Over Alleged Misconduct
Aug 06, 2025 at 02:28 PM
By Mandere Onyinkwa A formal impeachment motion against Kericho Governor Dr. Erick Mutai has been filed at the County Assembly by Sigowet Ward MCA Kiprotich Rogony. The petitioner is set to disclose allegations of gross misconduct and abuse of office against the governor. An official letter to that effect was received by the Office of […]
Court Orders Retirement Compensation for Defunct NHIF Employees
Aug 06, 2025 at 11:44 AM
By KPC Reporter A Nairobi court has ruled that National Health Insurance Fund (NHIF) staff opting to retire under the country’s new health insurance law must receive exit packages. In a judgment delivered on July 29, 2025, Justice Byram Ongaya of the Employment and Labour Relations Court found that the retirement option provided under the […]