By Ongaga Ongaga Contracted professionals involved in the administration and marking of the 2025 national examinations are growing increasingly uneasy over delayed payments. This is even as the government promised this week that the issue will be resolved soon. In a press statement, the Ministry of Education acknowledged “legitimate concerns” raised by supervisors, invigilators, examiners, […]

By Shem Onderi Gallons of water pass under the bridge,Sometimes silently, other times loud—Much of it unaccounted for in any measure.Under the bridge, many bird species have made a home. Some hunt and eat their fill under the bridge,Avoiding disturbance.Others hide from predators; it is a refuge.The water passing beneath poses no threat to them. […]

By KPC Reporter Tharaka Nithi Governor Muthomi Njuki has pushed back against calls by the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) to have the Deputy President position placed on the negotiation table in anticipated coalition talks. He insisted that the office already has a capable and deserving occupant, Prof. Kithure Kindiki. Speaking in Chuka, Tharaka Nithi County, […]

By Hyline Ocharo Kenya has taken a bold step into the future of radio with the rollout of its first trial Digital Sound Broadcasting (DSB) services in Nairobi. The Communications Authority of Kenya (CA) announced the activation on Friday, coinciding with World Radio Day. Radio remains one of the country’s most powerful media platforms, reaching […]

By Hyline Ocharo From crackling shortwave sets to sleek digital studios, radio remains one of humanity’s most exciting and enduring innovations. On World Radio Day (February 13th), Kenyans are reminded that despite rapid technological change, radio continues to inform, entertain, and connect communities in ways few other media can. For decades, radio has been a […]

By KPC Reporter Efforts are underway to strengthen mobile roaming across East Africa as regional stakeholders confront persistent policy, market and operational gaps undermining the full benefits of the One Network Area (ONA) Initiative. Launched to make mobile roaming simple and affordable, ONA allows travelers within the region to use their phones as if they […]

By KPC Reporter Kenya has launched two interconnected digital trade platforms—BiasharaLink and Deal House—to turn African embassies into active hubs for originating and executing cross-border trade and investment deals. The initiative supports the implementation of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA). The platforms were launched at a high-level reception in Addis Ababa on Wednesday, […]

By Mandere Onyinkwa Dr. Joshua Oigara has been appointed Chief Executive of Stanbic Holdings Plc, effective March 1, 2026. The announcement follows the retirement of Patrick Mweheire, who steps down after nearly six years at the helm. Mweheire, credited with steering Stanbic through post‑pandemic recovery and regional expansion, will continue serving in a senior executive […]

By Ongaga Ongaga A brief security scare disrupted President William Ruto’s youth empowerment event in Wajir on Thursday. The incident occurred during the National Youth Opportunities Towards Advancement (NYOTA) programme at Wajir Stadium, where a unidentified man ran toward the podium as the President addressed the crowd. Security officers swiftly restrained him, preventing any harm. […]

By Nyang’au Araka The Media Council of Kenya (MCK) has been training journalists on ethical AI use as the country marks World Radio Day 2026 this Friday. World Radio Day, proclaimed by UNESCO in 2011, celebrates radio as a vital medium for information, dialogue, and public engagement. Each year, UNESCO identifies a theme that reflects […]