By Mandere Onyinkwa The Independent Policing Oversight Authority (IPOA) has issued an update on investigations into the fatal shooting of a 14-year-old Grade Six pupil in Mombasa. The incident occurred on New Year’s Eve and sparked public concern. In a press statement released on Tuesday, IPOA confirmed it is probing the death of Dennis Ringa […]

By Ongaga Ongaga The proprietors of Business Bay Square (BBS Mall) in Nairobi’s Eastleigh have formally petitioned the National Cohesion and Integration Commission (NCIC) to investigate and prosecute former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua over remarks they say amount to ethnic contempt and undermine national cohesion. In a letter addressed to NCIC chairperson Rev. Dr Samuel […]

By the Idler-in-Chief I, the Idler-in-Chief, found myself invited by none other than Mzee Katumani for free beer at Nyagenke Suspended Bar and Restaurant. “Free beer in Njaanuary,” I exclaimed! My pockets whispered “impossible,” yet my mobile tank; blissfully unaware of economics, cheered, and so I went. Short in stature, tall in mischief, Mzee Katumani, […]

By Mandere Onyinkwa The Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) has ordered an immediate investigation into the collapse of a 16-storey building in South C, Nairobi. The building came down in the early hours of 2 January 2026, leaving at least one person dead and another still missing. In a press statement, the DPP expressed deep […]

By Ongaga Ongaga After 24 years under the COMESA Sugar Safeguard, Kenya has officially stepped out of the protective regime, signalling a bold new chapter for its sugar industry. The safeguard, which expired on 30th November 2025, was designed to stabilise and restructure the sector—and by all measures, it has delivered. “This transition reflects strength, […]

By KPC Reporter The Ministry of Health has ordered an immediate investigation into medical practitioners who publicly claimed to have witnessed or participated in “miraculous” healings during a recent religious crusade. Cabinet Secretary (CS) Aden Duale warned that unverified testimonies risk endangering lives and undermining public trust in healthcare. In a statement issued on Sunday, […]

By Nyang’au Araka The Media Council of Kenya (MCK) has called for urgent reforms in how the country’s media handles high-profile national events. The recommendation follows the Council’s comprehensive review of coverage surrounding the death and state funeral of former Prime Minister Raila Amollo Odinga. Among the key recommendations, MCK is urging the development of […]

By Mandere Onyinkwa The Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Council (KMPDC) has issued a warning to the public following a surge in claims that serious medical conditions can be cured through faith healing. In a statement, the Council said it was deeply concerned by recent media reports and public gatherings where medical practitioners were allegedly […]

By Ongaga Ongaga Kenya is experiencing more grief due to tragic road crashes along major highways that have left several people dead and others nursing injuries. This has cast a harsh spotlight on road safety during the busy back to school travel period. According to the National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA), the accidents occurred […]

By Nyang’au Araka Amboseli National Park woke up to a heavy silence on Saturday morning. “Craig, the world-famous super tusker whose vast ivory nearly brushed the earth, died at the age of 54, marking the end of an era not just for Kenya, but for global wildlife conservation,” the Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) said in […]