Category Archives: National
DPP Closes Final Shakahola Case as Court Hears Gruesome Details of Cult-Controlled Deaths
Feb 26, 2026 at 08:07 PM
By KPC Reporter The Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) has closed the last of four criminal cases arising from the Shakahola massacre. This brings to a close the prosecution’s evidence against Paul Nthenge Mackenzie and 94 co-accused persons charged with 238 counts of manslaughter. The case concluded shortly after the final prosecution […]
Karura Forest Tree Clearance Sparks Outcry from Conservationists
Feb 26, 2026 at 06:12 PM
By Nyang’au Araka Nairobi’s cherished Karura Forest, often described as the city’s “green lungs,” is facing renewed threats as indigenous trees are being felled to pave way for construction. It is claimed that trees around a spot known as the Rangers Village are being cleared to pave way for the construction of buildings to be […]
About 200 Players Set for Inaugural Invest Kenya Golf Tournament at Muthaiga
Feb 26, 2026 at 02:39 PM
By KPC Reporter Kenya’s golf calendar is set to gain a significant new addition with the inaugural Invest Kenya Golf Tournament (IKGT), scheduled to tee off on March 27, 2026, at the prestigious Muthaiga Golf Club. The one-day tournament, to be played in a Stableford format, is expected to attract approximately 200 players drawn from […]
Kisii Family’s Heartbreaking Plea: Bring Our Son Killed in Russia Home
Feb 26, 2026 at 02:32 PM
By KPC Reporter In Nyamataro Satellite, Kitutu Central Ward, Kisii County, the world of a family whose son died in the Russia-Ukraine war has been torn apart. The parents of Cliff Ledden Ndege, 31, are pleading with the government to help repatriate his body, so they can lay him to rest with dignity on the […]
PSK Condemns Breach of Patient Privacy Involving ‘Prominent’ Personality
Feb 26, 2026 at 11:50 AM
By Mandere Onyinkwa The Pharmaceutical Society of Kenya (PSK) has condemned the circulation of footage allegedly showing a prominent Kenyan personality being secretly recorded while purchasing and taking medicine at a pharmacy outlet. In a statement, the professional body stressed that “recording any client within a pharmacy setting without consent constitutes a serious breach of […]
Kenya Medical Association Endorses Lenacapavir for HIV Prevention
Feb 26, 2026 at 11:32 AM
By KPC Mandere Onyinkwa The Kenya Medical Association (KMA) has announced its support for the introduction of lenacapavir as a new option for HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) in Kenya. KMA described the injectable drug as a groundbreaking addition to the country’s HIV prevention toolkit. The endorsement comes after two trials which showed that lenacapavir significantly […]
FarmBizAfrica Launches HarvestMAX AI Tool to Help Kenyan Farmers Beat Climate Risks
Feb 26, 2026 at 09:02 AM
By Ongaga Ongaga FarmBizAfrica has launched a new artificial intelligence–driven platform aimed at helping farmers make smarter crop choices amid worsening climate shocks and rising food prices. The tool, dubbed HarvestMAX, is designed to guide farmers on what to plant during the 2026 long-rains season by analysing location, soil type, weather patterns and market performance […]
Over 100 golfers set for CBK Golf Tournament in Kisii
Feb 26, 2026 at 07:23 AM
By KPC Sports Reporter More than 100 amateur golfers are expected to converge at Kisii Sports Club this Saturday, February 28, for the highly anticipated CBK Golf Tournament. In a statement sent to KPC, organizers indicated that the one-day event that organizers will combine competitive sport with financial literacy. The tournament will be played in […]
MP Mogaka Demands Urgent Payment of Non-Practicing Allowances to Police Legal Officers
Feb 25, 2026 at 08:04 PM
By KPC Reporter West Mugirango MP Stephen Mogaka has urged the National Police Service Commission (NPSC) to prioritize the payment of non-practicing allowances owed to in-house counsel serving within the National Police Service. Speaking during the morning sitting of the National Assembly, Mogaka said the matter directly touches on his legal profession and raises serious […]
Government Ramps Up Fight Against Cancer with Completion of New Centre in Kisii
Feb 25, 2026 at 07:50 PM
By Monica Nashon The National Government has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening cancer care across the country with the completion of a new cancer centre in Kisii County, aimed at reducing deaths and easing the financial burden on patients. Speaking during an inspection visit to the facility nearing completion, Principal Secretary for Medical Services Dr. […]