Category Archives: National
Kenya Welcomes U.S. Deputy Secretary Landau Amid Landmark Health Pact
Jan 27, 2026 at 10:44 AM
By KPC Reporter Kenya has welcomed the upcoming three-day visit of Mr Christopher Landau, the United States Deputy Secretary of State, scheduled to take place from Wednesday. The visit is expected to deepen and broaden Kenya-U.S. strategic engagements, building on the momentum of President William Samoei Ruto’s recent official trip to Washington, D.C., where he […]
President Ruto Appoints 15 Judges to the Court of Appeal
Jan 27, 2026 at 10:34 AM
By Ongaga Ongaga President William Samoei Ruto has officially appointed fifteen new Judges to the Court of Appeal. The move is expected to significantly bolster Kenya’s judicial capacity and accelerate the delivery of justice across the country. The appointments were formalized through Gazette Notice No. 1000, published in a special issue of the Kenya Gazette […]
Gladys West, the Mathematician Behind GPS, Is Dead at 95
Jan 27, 2026 at 10:18 AM
By Nyang’au Araka and Agencies Gladys West, a pioneering mathematician whose contributions helped make modern GPS possible, has passed away at 95, surrounded by family and friends. West’s mathematical models of the Earth’s shape became a critical foundation for satellite navigation, allowing precise positioning anywhere on the globe. Her work helps guide everything from airplanes […]
TSC Deploys Senior Officers to Garissa After Killing of Teacher
Jan 27, 2026 at 10:07 AM
By Mandere Onyinkwa The Teachers Service Commission has moved swiftly to respond to the killing of teacher Stephen Vundi Musili in Garissa County, an attack believed to have been carried out by Al-Shabaab militants. In a statement issued on Tuesday, the Commission announced that the security and safety of teachers across the country is now […]
Nike Joins Faith Kipyegon in Groundbreaking of Dare to Dream Maternity Ward
Jan 26, 2026 at 07:06 PM
By KPC Sports Reporter Olympic champion Faith Kipyegon has taken her legacy beyond the track, breaking ground on the Dare to Dream Maternity Ward in her hometown of Keringet. The facility, supported by Nike, will provide safe and dignified care for mothers and newborns, addressing a critical gap in maternal healthcare in the region. The […]
KNCHR Condemns Teargassing of Worshippers in Nyeri, Demands Accountability
Jan 26, 2026 at 06:58 PM
By Mandere Onyinkwa The Kenya National Commission on Human Rights (KNCHR) has condemned the tear-gassing of worshippers at St. Peter’s ACK Church in Wairima, Othaya, Nyeri County. KNHCR described the incident as “a day of shame” and a grave violation of constitutional rights. According to reports, police officers—some allegedly hooded in defiance of court orders—deployed […]
Teacher Killed in Garissa by Suspected Al-Shabaab Militants
Jan 26, 2026 at 06:50 PM
By Ongaga Ongaga The Teachers Service Commission (TSC) has condemned the brutal killing of Mr. Stephen Vundi Musili, a teacher at Hulugho Primary School in Garissa County, who was attacked and killed on Sunday by suspected Al-Shabaab militants. Mr. Musili, who joined the Commission in January 2025, was described as a dedicated educator serving in […]
Why Parliamentary Retreats Matter as Kenya’s National Assembly Heads to Nakuru
Jan 26, 2026 at 06:38 PM
By Janet Nyamwamu As Kenya’s National Assembly heads to Nakuru for a five-day retreat before the 13th Parliament’s Fifth Session, focus turns to parliamentary retreats—an influential practice shaping legislative work across Africa. Often held away from the glare of plenary debates and television cameras, parliamentary retreats provide lawmakers with space to reflect, reset priorities and […]
APS Seal Kakamega, Iron Ladies Academy Crowned Western BingwaFest Champions
Jan 26, 2026 at 10:28 AM
By KPC Sports Correspondent APS Seal Kakamega and Iron Ladies Academy emerged as the Western Region football champions after thrilling victories at the BingwaFest regional finals held on Sunday at the Mumias Sports Complex. APS Seal Kakamega clinched the men’s title with a 2–0 win over PEFA FC, while Iron Ladies Academy edged Lwanda Ladies […]
Matiang’i Alleges State Intimidation Plot to Undermine His Gusii Support Ahead of 2027
Jan 26, 2026 at 08:45 AM
By KPC Political Reporter Jubilee Party Deputy Leader Dr Fred Matiang’i has accused the government of orchestrating a campaign of intimidation and inducements aimed at weakening his political support base in the Gusii region. He claims the scheme is designed to portray him as a non-starter in the 2027 presidential race. Dr Matiang’i alleged that […]