Category Archives: National
NACADA Begins 100-Day War on Illicit Alcohol in Kiambu
Aug 18, 2025 at 05:54 PM
By KPC Reporter A100-day Rapid Results Initiative (RRI) has been launched in Kiambu County to tackle the rising threat of illicit alcohol. The National Authority for the Campaign Against Alcohol and Drug Abuse (NACADA) will conduct the campaign following a directive from the Cabinet Secretary for Interior and National Administration, Kipchumba Murkomen. The order targets […]
Remembering Kofi Annan, Who Gave Kenya a Second Chance
Aug 18, 2025 at 02:05 PM
By Nyang’au Araka Eight years ago today, the world lost one of its most respected diplomats, Nobel Peace Prize laureate Kofi Atta Annan. For Kenyans, his name is etched in history as the man who calmed the storm during the darkest chapter of the nation’s democracy, due to the 2007/08 post-election violence. When Kenya teetered […]
Mudavadi in Yokohama for TICAD 9, Set to Push Kenya’s Development Agenda
Aug 18, 2025 at 08:48 AM
By KPC Reporter in Japan Prime Cabinet Secretary and Cabinet Secretary for Foreign and Diaspora Affairs, Musalia Mudavadi, is in Japan, to attend the 9th Tokyo International Conference on Africa’s Development (TICAD 9). The Conference, to be held in Yokohama city, will commence on Wednesday. Mudavadi is scheduled to participate in all plenary sessions and […]
Now Teachers Can Apply, Track, and Swap Transfers Digitally
Aug 17, 2025 at 06:39 PM
By KPC Mandere Onyinkwa Teachers in Kenya will now apply for transfers and swaps online, thanks to a new digital module launched by the Teachers Service Commission (TSC). The system, which begins a three-month pilot phase on August 18, is designed to eliminate the need for physical follow-ups at TSC offices, promising faster processing, greater […]
Speaker Wetang’ula Rallies Rift Valley to Support Ruto’s Second Term Bid
Aug 17, 2025 at 04:12 PM
By KPC Reporter National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang’ula has told Rift Valley to rally behind President William Ruto’s bid for a second term, citing his transformative record so far. Speaking during a fundraiser at St. Peter’s Catholic Church in Kapsabet, Wetang’ula said the region needed no convincing to support the President, whom he referred to […]
Consolata Wakwabubi Replaces Gloria Orwoba as UDA Nominated Senator
Aug 17, 2025 at 10:19 AM
By Ongaga Ongaga The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) has gazetted Consolata Nabwire Wakwabubi as the new United Democratic Alliance (UDA) nominated senator, replacing Gloria Orwoba. This follows Orwoba’s expulsion from the ruling party. In a Gazette Notice dated August 15, 2025, IEBC Chairperson Erastus Ethekon confirmed the change, citing Section 37 of the […]
Devolution Needs Results Not Just Ribbon Cutting
Aug 16, 2025 at 04:14 PM
By Gitile Naituli After spending the better part of this week at the Devolution Conference in Homa Bay County, I left with a sobering realization: thirteen years into Kenya’s devolved governance experiment, most counties have little to show for the powers and resources they’ve been entrusted with since 2013. I walked through nearly every booth, […]
Kericho Governor Mutai Impeached Amid Claims of Misconduct and Betrayal
Aug 15, 2025 at 06:04 PM
By Mandere Onyinkwa Kericho Governor Dr. Erick Mutai has been impeached another time following a dramatic and unanimous vote by the County Assembly. The impeachment marks a turning point in the county’s turbulent political landscape. In a special sitting held Friday afternoon, 33 out of 47 Members of County Assembly (MCAs) voted “YES” to remove […]
President Ruto Hosts Gusii Delegates, Urges Discipline Ahead CHAN Clash
Aug 15, 2025 at 05:31 PM
By Courtesy President William Ruto has called on Harambee Stars fans to maintain discipline during the team’s upcoming CHAN match against Zambia at Kasarani Stadium. While commending the national team for its impressive performance in the African Nations Championship, popularly known as CHAN, the President emphasized that fan support must remain within the guidelines set […]
New Promise For Coffee Sector Reforms in Kisii Amid Farmer Frustrations
Aug 15, 2025 at 05:14 PM
By KPC Reporter Coffee farmers in Kisii County have received renewed promises of reform and modernization from both county and national leaders. This comes amid mounting frustrations over outdated equipment, poor inputs, and persistent corruption in the sector. Speaking during a farmers’ meeting in Kenyenya, cooperative leaders and government officials outlined a series of interventions […]