Category Archives: National
Maraga Calls for Constitutional Reset, Vows to Restore Rule of Law
Jul 03, 2025 at 07:35 AM
By Faith Nyabuto Former Chief Justice David Maraga has urged national leaders to unite and steer Kenya back to constitutionalism, warning that the country is veering dangerously off course. Maraga emphasized the need for a government anchored in the Constitution, which he described as one of the most progressive in the world. “The Kenyan Constitution […]
ODM Now Seeks to Silence the Streets It Once Marched On Via Passaris’ Bill
Jul 03, 2025 at 06:52 AM
By Isaac Dan Bw’Onyancha The Public Order (Amendment) Bill, 2025, proposed by Nairobi Woman Representative Esther Passaris, seeks to outlaw all public meetings and processions within 100 metres of Parliament, State House, the courts, and other protected areas. It also gives sweeping powers to the Interior Cabinet Secretary, in consultation with county governments, to designate […]
POETIC TURN: Bosom Buddies
Jul 02, 2025 at 08:23 PM
By Alex Obaigwa The very first time that we met, We were caught in friendships net. Bound together from the start, You quickly found a place in my heart. Whenever I found myself in a fix, You were the one I’d always pick. I’d ring your bell—no need to explain— And you’d show up, again […]
KSh 60 Million Payout Sparks Hope for Human–Wildlife Conflict Victims in Kilifi
Jul 02, 2025 at 08:10 PM
By KPC Reporter More than KSh 60 million in compensation has been disbursed to communities in Kilifi County for losses suffered from human–wildlife conflicts. The funds cover claims dating back to 2014 through October 2020, specifically addressing human fatalities. The government pledged to resolve all outstanding compensation claims, reaffirming its duty under the Wildlife Conservation […]
How a Bungoma Farmer “Resurrected” Her Soil and Hope
Jul 02, 2025 at 02:01 PM
By Nyang’au Araka and FAO When Agnes Barasa walks through her backyard garden today, she does so with the quiet confidence of someone who has beaten the odds. She gently tucks in mulch around vibrant kale, tomatoes, and beans. Just a few years ago, this fertile patch was nothing but dry, cracked earth. “I’m a […]
Twelve Nyamira MCAs in Trouble Over “Absenteeism”
Jul 02, 2025 at 10:49 AM
By KPC Reporter Twelve members of the County Assembly of Nyamira will know their fate next week—whether they will continue serving in office or lose their seats. According to Speaker Thadeus Nyabaro, the MCAs allegedly skipped eight consecutive plenary sittings without official approval, breaching both the law and the Assembly’s Standing Orders. Nine of the […]
Karua Commends Gen Z Protesters, Slams Government Over Rights Violations
Jul 02, 2025 at 08:51 AM
By Faith Nyabuto People’s Liberation Party (PLP) leader Martha Karua has commended Kenya’s Gen Z for their resilience in fighting for their constitutional rights. Her remarks on Kenya Television Network (KTN) came in the wake of recent national demonstrations, during which she accused the government of sponsoring violence and failing to uphold the rule of […]
Elephants Top Human–Wildlife Clashes as Compensation Begins in Kilifi
Jul 02, 2025 at 07:07 AM
By KPC Reporter The Government has launched a major initiative in Kilifi County aimed at compensating victims of human–wildlife conflict. This is seen as a significant step toward restoring trust between communities and conservation authorities. The Ministry of Tourism and Wildlife, in partnership with the Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS), began issuing compensation cheques today. Kilifi […]
A sick Friend’s Gift and Eric Ayuka’s Ksh10 Million Hospital Bill
Jul 01, 2025 at 06:24 PM
By Nyang’au Araka Some gestures pierce through our cluttered lives with such quiet dignity, they leave you wordless. A few weeks ago, I shared an urgent appeal on my WhatsApp status about my friend Eric Ong’uti Ayuka, whose hospital bill had soared past Ksh.6 million following a life-saving kidney transplant. Many reacted, a few responded […]
A sick Friend’s Gift and Eric Ayuka’s Ksh10 Million Hospital Bill
Jul 01, 2025 at 06:12 PM
By Nyang’au Araka Some gestures pierce through our cluttered lives with such quiet dignity, they leave you wordless. A few weeks ago, I shared an urgent appeal on my WhatsApp status about my friend Eric Ong’utiAyuka, whose hospital bill had soared past Ksh.6 million following a life-saving kidney transplant. Many reacted, a few responded but […]