By Omboki Monayo Doreen Kemunto still remembers the day she signed a contract that would change her life. The document was in Arabic—a language she couldn’t read—but the agent’s reassurance, “there’s nothing to worry about,” convinced her to proceed. Like thousands of young Kenyans, she dreamed of a better life abroad, lured by promises of […]

By Faith Mondester Nairobi — Kenyans gathered at All Saints Cathedral on Tuesday to honour the lives of young protesters who lost their lives last year during demonstrations against the controversial finance bill. With national flags clutched tightly in their hands, mourners marched in solidarity, vowing to hold peaceful demonstrations on Wednesday in memory of […]

By Nyakundi Bw’Otwere President William Ruto on Tuesday signed the Government-Owned Enterprises Bill, 2025 (GOE Bill) into law at State House, Nairobi. The legislation represents a sweeping overhaul of the governance, financial oversight, and operational efficiency of Kenya’s commercial State corporations, setting the stage for a more accountable and performance-driven public sector. The GOE Bill […]

By KPC Reporter The aroma of freshly brewed coffee and the comforting clink of cutlery is now available in Kisii Town, thanks to Java House, East Africa’s leading casual dining restaurant. For residents who’ve long yearned for the signature Java experience, complete with cozy ambiance, gourmet meals, and steaming mugs of joy, the wait is […]

By Ronkoe Lanoi Rhoda Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) is the partial or total removal of the external female genitalia for non-medical reasons, often performed on girls between the ages of 10 and 15. Despite growing global condemnation, FGM remains deeply rooted in several cultures, including among the Maasai communities in Kenya and Tanzania. For the […]

By Janet Nyamwamu West Mugirango MP Stephen Mogaka welcomed First Lady Rachel Ruto, EGH, to Bugo Primary School Grounds in Nyamira County for this year’s national commemoration of International Widows Day. Held under the theme “Orphan in Need,” the event marked its 21st global observance and drew more than 5,000 attendees who included widows, government […]

By Alex Obaigwa Special dedication to my mum, Esther I know that you’re dead and gone for good, It’s hard to accept—but now I’ve understood. Nothing lasts forever, whether good or bad, You’re up in heaven, and that makes me glad— That your pain, your sadness, your struggles are through. Now you stand at heaven’s […]

By Isaac Dan Bw’Onyancha The recent directive by the Public Service Commission (PSC) requiring all senior civil servants in the ranks of directors and above to acquire a Master’s degree within two years or face dismissal has sparked a wave of justified concern and unease within the public service. While the desire to professionalize and […]

By Nyakang’o O’Nyamota A young man lies dead on a Nairobi street, not because he broke the law, but because he tried to live within it. In the early hours of the day, a young hawker—barely out of his teens—was quietly going about his business along Moi Avenue, Nairobi. He was selling face masks. There […]

By Nyakang’o O’Nyamota A young man lies dead on a Nairobi street, not because he broke the law, but because he tried to live within it. In the early hours of the day, amid the usual bustle of the Central Business District, a young hawker—barely out of his teens—was quietly going about his business. He […]