Category Archives: National
Auditor General Exposes Fake Schools with Real Loot
Jul 16, 2025 at 11:03 AM
By Obaigwa Alex The Auditor General Nancy Gathungu has exposed staggering misuse of taxpayers’ money within Kenya’s Ministry of Education. A special audit for the 2024-2025 financial year unveiled that billions of shillings were channeled into non-existent schools, funds that were meant for legitimate education programs. Out of 33 schools sampled, 14 phantom institutions received […]
Kenya’s David Omwoyo Elected Chair of East African Press Councils
Jul 16, 2025 at 10:25 AM
By KPC Reporter in Arusha David Omwoyo, Chief Executive Officer of the Media Council of Kenya (MCK), has been elected as the new Chairperson of the East African Press Councils (EAPC). The announcement was made during the second Pan-African Media Councils Summit going on in Arusha, where delegates from across the region have convened to […]
AI, Misinformation, and the Media Crossroads: Africa’s Urgent Reckoning
Jul 15, 2025 at 05:26 PM
By KPC Reporter As Artificial Intelligence (AI) reshapes global communication, African media systems are confronting a new existential threat: the weaponization of misinformation. This came to the fore during the 2nd edition of the African Media Councils Summit, held in Arusha, Tanzania. The host country’s Vice President Dr Philip Mpango sounded the alarm, warning that […]
Nyerere, Mwinyi Honoured as Pan-African Media Summit Tackles Future of Journalism
Jul 15, 2025 at 02:23 PM
By KPC Reporter in Arusha Tanzania’s former presidents Mwalimu Nyerere and Hassan Mwinyi were today honoured at the Pan-African Media Councils Summit in Arusha, in recognition of their foundational roles in shaping the country’s media landscape and championing press freedom across Africa. The awards, presented to the duo posthumously during the Media Council of Tanzania’s […]
Legislators Decry Reckless Rhetoric, Urge Leadership Grounded in National Unity
Jul 15, 2025 at 01:51 PM
By Faith Nyabuto Members of Parliament have voiced strong criticism against what they describe as reckless political rhetoric, urging national leaders to surround themselves with competent and principled advisors. Speaking on Monday, lawmakers emphasized the need for political leaders to utilize institutional frameworks to address the country’s pressing challenges—while safeguarding the lives and property of […]
Postal Corporation of Kenya Unveils Bold Digital Transformation Strategy
Jul 15, 2025 at 01:31 PM
By KPC Reporter The Postal Corporation of Kenya (PCK) has announced a comprehensive digital transformation strategy aimed at reviving the entity, enhancing service delivery, and securing the livelihoods of its workforce. The strategy was unveiled during a high-level meeting held Tuesday and chaired by the Principal Secretary for Broadcasting and Telecommunications, Stephen Isaboke. The PCK […]
Gachagua Rejects National Dialogue, Urges Focus on 2027 Ballot
Jul 15, 2025 at 01:21 PM
By Dories Kwamboka Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has rejected recent calls for a national dialogue, insisting that meaningful change can only be achieved at the ballot box in 2027. Addressing Kenyans living in the United States, Gachagua dismissed negotiations with President William Ruto and opposition leader Raila Odinga, arguing that previous dialogues had yielded […]
POETIC TURN: African Child
Jul 15, 2025 at 01:06 PM
By Shem Onderi Threatened from periphery to core,your tough skin is your shield.You walk barefoot for years—seeking food, chasing education. The African child needs a home,money to fill an empty belly,to silence the hunger pangs,to fund the dream of school. The mother’s kitchen needs firewoodto cook what little food there is—but the forest stands bare,stripped […]
IEBC Urged to Prioritise Credibility Ahead of 2027 Polls
Jul 14, 2025 at 08:22 PM
By Faith Nyabuto A cross-section of leaders have expressed optimism that the newly constituted Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) will deliver credible results. Speaking on Monday, advocate Steve Ogolla noted that public confidence hinges on how the commission communicates its actions and decisions. He cautioned against prolonged legal battles over the composition and interviews of commissioners. “We […]
Lawyer Danstan Omari Petitions State to Produce Missing Wajir DCC
Jul 14, 2025 at 01:45 PM
By Dennis Nyang’au Prominent lawyer Danstan Omari has raised alarm over the unexplained disappearance of Hussein Abdirahman Mohamed, the Deputy County Commissioner (DCC), who went missing on July 8. The officer also served as Huduma Centre Manager in Wajir County. In a petition filed before the High Court, Omari is demanding that the state produce […]