By Nyang’au Araka On Tuesday (16/9/2025), Kenya joined the global community in marking International Identity Day, with national celebrations held in Homa Bay. For Kenyans, the national identity card is not just a formality but a vital document that unlocks access to rights, services, and opportunities. According to Kenyan law, every citizen is eligible for […]

By Ongaga Ongaga Kenya has welcomed a joint statement by the Quad — comprising Egypt, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, and the United States — that seeks to restore peace and security in Sudan. A statement by Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi said this was a timely and necessary step toward resolving the ongoing […]

By KPC Reporter The Homa Bay County Government has interdicted one of its officers over the alleged abduction and assault of journalist Habil Onyango, even as the Media Council of Kenya (MCK) demanded swift legal action against the perpetrators. Onyango, a journalist accredited by MCK, went missing for several hours, sparking outrage and panic before […]

By the Idler-in-Chief Here in Nyagenke, we have learnt to measure politricks not by the yardstick of truth, but by the springiness of tongues. This wisdom was freshly confirmed last week, when Doktari Timua of Jericho, a man who insists on introducing himself with the full title, “Doktari,” even when only buying sukuma mwaka at […]

By Shem Onderi The decorations outside are never as attractive as they should be.The shape and size are painfully small —immensely small. To parents, a child is the greatest gift when alive.To society, it is its future —perhaps a future man of cloth, a poet,or a teacher to guide and enlighten. Children should not die;they […]

By Isaac Dan Bw’Onyancha Kenya is sliding back into a familiar but dangerous political order. The daily delegations to State House, ferried in buses from across the country to pledge loyalty in exchange for development favors, are a clear echo of the nyayoism perfected under KANU and President Daniel arap Moi. For twenty-four years, Moi […]

By KPC Reporter The 14th annual Mara Day celebrations have started in Butiama, Tanzania, and will end on 15 September 2025. The event is bringing together regional leaders, scientists, conservationists and local communities. The theme of the event is “Protect Mara River: Preserve Life” — or in Swahili, “Hifadhi Mto Mara: Linda Uhai.” Organised by […]

By KPC Reporter President William Ruto has handed over KSh2.65 billion to the Kenya Tea Development Authority (KTDA)—funds recovered from the collapsed Chase Bank and Imperial Bank. The financial institutions had held the savings of thousands of tea farmers. The collapse of the two banks five years ago left over 600,000 smallholder tea growers reeling, […]

By Faith Nyabuto The assassination of lawyer and Nairobi University senior lecturer Kyalo Mbabu has sparked public outrage and renewed calls for urgent action on the country’s deteriorating security. Mbabu was shot dead by unidentified gunmen in Nairobi, an incident that has triggered protests planned for Friday against what critics term as failed security operations. […]

: By Mandere Onyinkwa The government has announced sweeping reforms to the Wildlife Conservation and Management (Access and Conservation) (Fees) Regulations, 2025. This is aimed at boosting conservation financing, inclusivity, and the visitor experience in Kenya’s national parks and reserves. Speaking at the launch, the Cabinet Secretary said the regulations are designed to strike a […]