By Isaac Dan Onyancha The curtain has fallen on one of Kenya’s most enduring and polarising political lives. Raila Amolo Odinga — the indefatigable agitator, reformist, and five-time presidential contender — is dead. His passing closes a chapter that spanned over half a century of defiance, detention, and dogged pursuit of power. Few men have […]

By KPC Reporter Nyamira Heights Suites is preparing for a major entertainment event, “Mashujaa Benga Night,” slated for October 18–19. The two-night celebration promises live music from top regional bands and artists including Nyamwari and Nyakoora Success, Machoge One Jazz, Riakimai 99 Jazz, Kirwanda 78 Jazz, Sunsusia.com, and several others. The event will be hosted […]

By Ongaga Ongaga The United Democratic Alliance (UDA) Disciplinary Committee has summoned Kakamega Senator Boni Khalwale to explain allegations of disloyalty to the party. A case in point is clains of his open support for a candidate from a rival political formation. In a letter dated October 2025, UDA accuses the senator of “promoting the […]

By KPC Reporter The Ministry of Education, through the Universities Fund (UF), has launched two digital platforms — the Institutional Portal and the Online Donations Portal — aimed at enhancing transparency, efficiency, and accountability in higher education funding. Speaking during the launch at the UF offices, Principal Secretary for Higher Education Dr Beatrice Inyangala lauded […]

By Esther Mwangi More than 300 students benefited from a free health screening exercise organised by Ruiru Community Clinic in partnership with local schools on Friday. The one-day event aimed to promote early detection of health issues among young people, particularly lifestyle-related conditions such as obesity and hypertension. According to the clinic’s director, Dr Lucy […]

By Carolyn Yiapo The Chairman of the Mailwa Group Ranch, Mr Daniel Kironua, has urged residents to maintain peace and mutual respect as tensions escalate over land disputes in the area. Speaking during a community meeting in Mailwa, Kajiado County, Mr Kironua appealed to members to conduct themselves with dignity and to resolve differences amicably. […]

By Mitchelle Maing’i As the world increasingly embraces natural remedies and plant-based diets, hibiscus tea — also known as the “rose of China” — is drawing renewed global attention for its rich health benefits and centuries-old heritage. Historically traced to ancient Egypt and Sudan, hibiscus was first brewed for medicinal purposes. Today, scientists and nutritionists […]

By the Idler-in-Chief If the gods of Nyagenke ever wanted a theatre, they needn’t look further than our campaign trails. Forget drama, forget comedy; what we have is a fully-funded spectacle of steel, fuel, smoke and dust. The election bell is far from ringing but the Nyagenkeans have already been invited to line up, clap, […]

By Shem Onderi Everything here is done under pressure.Every step must go right, without mishap.Quick decisions—sharp, precise—the professional mind stays upright,never carrying in the worries of home. Here, everything must work.A life hangs by a thinning thread,and only the attendants know the way.The patient is purely in their hands. They sit, they stand, they pace,ready […]

By Courtesy/ Governor’s Press Unit Nyamira Governor Amos Nyaribo has lauded Members of the County Assembly (MCAs) for agreeing to work with his administration, saying cooperation among leaders is key to accelerating development. The Governor noted that past wrangles between the executive and the assembly had slowed progress. “More development is always realised where there […]