Category Archives: National
IDLERS’ CORNER: The Handsome Game That Turns The Nyagenkeans Bitter Fans
Oct 05, 2025 at 04:38 AM
By the Idler-in-Chief If you think the Nyagenkeans are just ordinary villagers, you clearly have never seen them on a Saturday night at the Nyagenke Extra Time Bar. These are not mere fans; these are self-declared billionaires, club owners, managers, coaches, and FIFA presidents—at least until the final whistle blows. They troop in wearing jerseys […]
How ‘Echumbi ya Gusii’ Blends Food, Tears and Laughter into Stardom
Oct 04, 2025 at 06:07 PM
By Nyang’au Araka To some people, content creation is a side hustle while to others it is a full-blown career. Standing out in the crowded world of TikTok and Facebook takes talent, consistency, and sometimes…real tears. This is illustrated best by Daniel Ondieki, the man behind the Facebook page Echumbi ya Gusii (the Salt of […]
ESCAPE OF THE WEEK: Nyamira Heights Suites Turns Small Town Into Big Destination
Oct 03, 2025 at 01:45 PM
By Nyang’au Araka For years, Nyamira town has carried the tag of being a sleepy, indistinct settlement. Many saw it as a place where you couldn’t quite tell where it started or ended. Its shopping culture was famously “linear,” confined to shops hugging the main road. But that is changing fast, and nowhere is the […]
MPs push for state takeover of Kiambu’s failing health sector
Oct 03, 2025 at 04:38 AM
By KPC Reporter Six MPs from Kiambu County has called for the immediate takeover of the devolved health function by the national government, accusing Governor Kimani Wamatangi of arrogance, intimidation, and a catastrophic failure of leadership. In what they termed as “the only realistic, life-saving path forward” the lawmakers are demanding that the national government […]
Thousands to Cycle for Change as Jubilee Live Free Race Returns to Nairobi
Oct 02, 2025 at 04:38 PM
By KPC Reporter Nairobi is set to host East Africa’s largest cycling event this Sunday, October 5, 2025, as the 5th edition of the Jubilee Live Free Race rolls out from Nyayo Stadium. More than 3,500 cyclists from over 20 countries will participate in the high-energy competition, which has grown into a signature event blending […]
Police Recruitment Postponed Following Court Order, Senate Raises Concerns Over Transparency
Oct 02, 2025 at 04:15 PM
By Mandere Onyinkwa The National Police Service (NPS) has postponed its nationwide recruitment exercise, originally scheduled to begin on October 3, 2025, following a court order issued by the Employment and Labour Relations Court. The announcement was made through an official statement from the Office of the Inspector General, citing Petition No. E196 of 2025 […]
Julius Kirwa Named Coach of Month After Budapest Success
Oct 02, 2025 at 01:37 PM
By KPC Reporter Julius Kirwa has been named the Betika/SJAK Coach of the Month of September. The recognition crowns his exceptional leadership during the 2023 World Athletics Championships held in Budapest, Hungary. As Head Coach of Team Kenya, Kirwa steered the national squad to a remarkable fifth-place global finish, securing a total of 11 medals—three […]
Politician Declines ODM Nomination as Party Faces Storm of Discontent
Oct 02, 2025 at 12:45 PM
By KPC Reporter Isaiah Abraham Ayaya has returned the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM)’s nomination certificate for Kisa East, kakamega County, citing that the party issued it before full consultations. Oyaya noted that he is already a life member of the Democratic Action Party of Kenya (DAP). The move comes at a time when ODM is […]
Soap replaces motorcycle as UPA shows the power of party symbols
Oct 02, 2025 at 12:33 PM
By Nyang’au Araka Political parties, like people, go through seasons. They are born with big dreams, walk through rough terrain, gather scars, and, when the moment demands, reinvent themselves. It therefore goes without saying that a political party is not just a vehicle for power but also a living story, constantly rewritten in the eyes […]
POETIC TURN: Faded Forests
Oct 01, 2025 at 07:12 PM
By Shem Onderi For all of us,By the few who fought to nurture,Some gave their days to plant trees,Yet few live nowTo breathe the air they once protected. Some trees sprouted by chance,Others from scattered seeds.They rose tall, wove a canopy,Sheltered the tender shrubs beneath,And together, a forest was born. No hand tilled that soil,The […]