Category Archives: National
Here are the prospects for the media in 2025
Jan 27, 2025 at 10:54 AM
By Teddy E. Oundo The media landscape has transformed at an unprecedented pace in recent years. The year 2025 is not going to be an exception. Technological advancements, economic challenges, and evolving audience preferences will continue reshaping how journalism thrives across the globe. Media viability defines the capacity for media organizations to operate optimally and […]
Lawmakers head to Naivasha for mid-term assessment
Jan 26, 2025 at 12:26 PM
By KPC Reporter Lawmakers’ will convene for the 2025 National Assembly mid-term retreat between 27th and 31st January in Naivasha, Nakuru County. The retreat is themed “๐๐ข๐ณ๐ด๐ฉ๐ข๐ญ๐ญ๐ช๐ฏ๐จ ๐๐ฐ๐ถ๐ด๐ฆ ๐๐ถ๐ด๐ช๐ฏ๐ฆ๐ด๐ด: ๐ฑ๐ณ๐ฐ๐จ๐ณ๐ฆ๐ด๐ด ๐ฎ๐ข๐ฅ๐ฆ ๐ต๐ฉ๐ช๐ด ๐ง๐ข๐ณ ๐ข๐ฏ๐ฅ ๐ญ๐ฆ๐ด๐ด๐ฐ๐ฏ๐ด ๐ญ๐ฆ๐ข๐ณ๐ฏ๐ต”. The lawmakers will review legislative milestones achieved during the first three sessions of the 13th Parliament and come up […]
Scientists Identify Rare Genetic Variants linked to Left-handedness
Jan 23, 2025 at 11:53 AM
By Will Sullivan, Daily Correspondent Studies have identified a number of genes correlated with handedness that are related to microtubules, which help cells maintain their shapes. Further, the scientists have identified a gene that may play a role in determining whether a person is left-handed or right-handed. In a large study of more than 350,000 […]
Silence as invasive dodder weed spreads across Kenya
Jan 22, 2025 at 09:50 AM
By Nyangโau Araka babahezel@gmail.com An ecological threat is unfolding in Kenya, as a parasitic weed continues to spread its tendrils across the nation. Identified as dodder, the rootless and leafless weed that falls under the genus Cuscuta has also been reported in other parts of the world, including Japan and the United States of America […]
Journalists told to submit stories for coveted annual award
Jan 21, 2025 at 08:15 PM
KPC Reporter The Media Council of Kenya (MCK) has revamped the Annual Journalism Excellence Awards (AJEA) and asked journalists to try their luck this year. The annual ritual seeks to recognise outstanding journalism in the country. “The Council wants to reward quality journalism, no matter the platform,” MCK’s Chief Executive Officer (CEO) David Omwoyo said. […]
It’s New Dawn, New Hope For Tens In Nyamira
Jan 21, 2025 at 11:38 AM
By Nyangโau Araka When Sarah Kwamboka Momanyiโs father died, she thought her future had been completely shattered. Kwamboka who hails from Esise Ward, Nyamira County was a teenager then and her mother did not know where to find money for her education. โMy father had some loans and his demise threw us into darkness,โ Kwamboka […]
Experts push for Nitrogen use efficiency to reduce harm
Jan 21, 2025 at 10:09 AM
By Nyangโau Araka and FAO Experts have warned that improper use of nitrogen can severely damage air, water, and soil quality, result in biodiversity loss, and exacerbate climate change. In fact, the rise in nitrogen fertilizers over the past century has significantly contributed to enhancing agricultural production, according to a report by the Food and […]
Biblical Inscription Embedded in an Ancient Mosaic Floor Discovered in Israel
Jan 20, 2025 at 08:14 AM
By Sonja Anderson, Daily Correspondent Archaeologists have uncovered an ancient complex of ruined Byzantine-era buildings in Israel. The structures include a winepress; a large warehouse and what may be a monastery boasting a colorful mosaic floor. The floor features a Greek inscription from Deuteronomy: โBlessed are you when you come in and blessed are you […]
POETIC THURSDAY: My Metallic Pot
Jan 16, 2025 at 08:16 AM
By Shem Onderi You’re designed to hold, hot or cold,A constant presence, defining the kitchen’s soul.Each family member enjoys the meals you serve,A testament to your enduring purpose, your worth to preserve. You persevere through heat, washed in scalding water,Scoured to stay clean, inside and out, a true culinary daughter.You never disappoint, a cook’s desire […]
Mtongwe Ferry Accident: Family Chases Compensation 30 Years On
Jan 15, 2025 at 07:52 PM
By Francis Orina When Thomas Onduto left his Nyamira home for Mombasa 30 years ago, he expected good tidings and a happy life. So upbeat was he that Thomas promised his parents, Mzee Ezekiel Onduto and Mama Mary Onduto that their lives would never be the same. Thomas was 24. Unknown to the family, Thomas […]