By Mandere Onyinkwa The British High Commission in Nairobi hosted a flagship event marking the 16 days of activism against gender-based violence (GBV). The event brought together leaders and innovators committed to ending abuse in all its forms. Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja joined Charge d’Affaires Dr. Ed Barnett to spotlight the UK-Kenya partnership […]

By Ng’wono Bw’Otwere The Government of Kenya has announced a landmark decision to partially divest 15% of its shareholding in Safaricom PLC, marking a bold step toward mobilising non-tax revenue for national development. Cabinet Secretary (CS) for the National Treasury, John Mbadi, unveiled the move during a high-level event, describing it as a well-studied, legally […]

By KPC Reporter The Media Council of Kenya (MCK) has rebuked former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, accusing him of placing a journalist’s life in danger after he publicly denounced Citizen TV’s Stephen Letoo during a political event on December 3. In the remarks, Gachagua labelled Letoo “the worst journalist,” accused him of bias, and went […]

By Ng’wono Bw’Otwere President William Ruto has praised the International Monetary Fund (IMF) for remaining a steady and constructive ally in Kenya’s economic reform journey Ruto said the partnership has been central to stabilising the country’s finances and unlocking technical support across key sectors. He made the remarks in Washington, D.C., where he held warm […]

By Ng’wono Bw’Otwere Nyamira Governor Amos Nyaribo has once again outmaneuvered his political rivals after the Senate threw out the latest impeachment attempt against him. The Senate ruled that the County Assembly failed to meet the basic constitutional threshold required to send a governor home. The dramatic conclusion followed a tense first day of Senate […]

By Mandere Onyinkwa A legal team representing Nyamira Governor Amos Kimwomi Nyaribo has requested the Senate to summon the County Assembly Speaker and Clerk over disputed documents used in the governor’s impeachment proceedings. In a letter addressed to the Clerk of the Senate, lawyer Elias Mutuma of Mutuma Gichuru & Associates claims that four proxy […]

By Courtesy/ MCK The Media Council of Kenya (MCK) and Meru University of Science and Technology have signed a landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen journalism education, raise professional standards, and spark innovation in the media sector. The agreement provides a framework for accreditation support, curriculum review, mentorship, and hands-on newsroom training—bridging the gap […]

By Mandere Onyinkwa The Ministry of Agriculture has ordered directors affiliated with Kenya Tea Development Agency (KTDA) Holdings Ltd to resign from their roles in tea factories across the country. In a sweeping enforcement of the Tea Act, 2020, Ministry cited conflict of interest and governance violations as the reason as to why the decision […]

By Ongaga Ongaga The government has taken a firm stand against the long-standing practice of settling defilement cases quietly and outside the justice system. This follows a new directive requiring all such cases to undergo full criminal prosecution. The National Gender and Equality Commission (NGEC) on Wednesday welcomed the move, saying it marks a major […]

By Courtesy/ OPCS Press Service President William Ruto and Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi are in Washington, DC, witnessing the signing of the historic Rwanda–DRC peace agreement. They also have other tasks to perform there before they return home. They will join top Eastern African leaders at the United States Peace Institute on Thursday, where […]