By Janet Nyanchoka Nyamwamu The Office of the Registrar of Political Parties (ORPP) has stepped up efforts to strengthen internal democracy and transparency in Kenya’s political parties. This follows a three-day Compliance Clinic held at the Kenya School of Government in Embu this week. The gathering brought together Secretary-Generals from all 91 fully registered political […]

By Janet Nyanchoka Nyamwamu The Office of the Registrar of Political Parties (ORPP) has stepped up efforts to strengthen internal democracy and transparency in Kenya’s political parties. This follows a three-day Compliance Clinic held at the Kenya School of Government in Embu this week. The gathering brought together Secretary-Generals from all 91 fully registered political […]

By KPC Reporter Kenya’s democratic space is under growing threat from intimidation, assault and restrictive laws targeting journalists and civil society, the head of the Kenya National Commission on Human Rights (KNCHR) has warned. Speaking during the 3rd Annual Media–Civil Society Organisations Conference held on 19–20 November 2025, KNCHR CEO Dr Bernard Mogesa described the […]

By Ng’wono Bwo’Otwere The government is preparing for a major shift in the revival of Kenya’s pyrethrum industry. Currently, the Cabinet is deliberating on the leasing of the Pyrethrum Processing Company of Kenya (PPCK). The revelations were made as Agriculture and Livestock Development Cabinet Secretary (CS) Mutahi Kagwe appeared before the Senate on Tuesday. Kagwe […]

By Mandere Onyinkwa Nairobi Governor Sakaja Arthur Johnson has announced a sweeping reshuffle of County Chief Officers, reassigning ten senior officials to new portfolios. This, he said is in a bid to enhance efficiency and align leadership with the city’s evolving priorities. The changes, which take effect immediately, were made under Section 45(5) of the […]

By KPC Reporter For the people of Nyamira County, the word impeachment has become all too familiar. Governor Amos Kimwomi Nyaribo, who rose to office in 2021 following the death of his predecessor John Nyagarama, now faces yet another attempt to remove him from power. This latest motion, tabled by Bonyamatuta’s Julius Kimwomi Matwere before […]

By Ongaga Ongaga The Ministry for Foreign and Diaspora Affairs has issued fresh clarification on proposed amendments to the Privileges and Immunities Act, Cap 179, amid growing public interest in how the changes could affect international organisations operating in Kenya. In a statement released on Tuesday, Prime Cabinet Secretary and Cabinet Secretary for Foreign Affairs […]

Ng’wono Bwo’Otwere In the quiet, tree-lined streets of Kilimani, behind the polished door of an unremarkable apartment, a bold and carefully staged deception was unfolding. It preyed on the ambitions of young Kenyans who longed for a future in uniform, young people who believed that one well-connected man could open the gates to the Kenya […]

By Monica Nashon Stakeholders from various government departments convened recently at the Vincent Pastoral Centre in Kisii to strengthen collaboration in handling children’s issues. Benard Omwansa, stationed at Kisii Law Courts, said the meeting sought to sensitize officers from different agencies on working together to safeguard children. He highlighted the rising cases of child abuse, […]

By NGWONO BWO’OTWERE For months, a man living quietly in a Kilimani apartment block carried out a double life so audacious and carefully staged that dozens of desperate youths came to believe he held the keys to their future in the Kenya Defence Forces (KDF). Behind the polished boots, the crisp Kenya Air Force regalia […]