By KPC Reporter New, stunning images of Mercury’s North Pole may help scientists study the planet’s mysterious permanent shadows, according to a story published in an international magazine. The Smithsonian reports that BepiColombo spacecraft captured the photographs during its last flyby of Mercury. The maneuver is necessary to propel the mission into orbit around the […]

By OMBOKI MONAYO A new taxation schedule affecting alcohol, tobacco and nicotine products is set to make Kenya move towards a healthier future. The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) announced the new taxation schedule for the products last month. This significant change followed President William Ruto’s endorsement of the Excise Duty Act (Cap. 472), which has […]

By Monica Nashon For a long time, women in Gusii region, just like in many other traditional communities, were confined to the kitchen. Despite this long held belief, women played a critical role in championing and fostering a peaceful and cohesive society. As years go by, modernity continues to blend fairly well with tradition with […]

By Margherita Bassi, Daily Correspondent The brain washes itself while one is asleep, scientists have found. They identified how this “rinsing” happens in mice brains. Since we have a similar rinsing system, the research could have important implications for human brains, as well. Their study was published in the journal Cell on Wednesday. “It’s like […]

By Nyang’au Araka Two researchers have written and published a book about incest and how it affects marriages among Abagusii people. The book is titled, Dilema of Incest: Marriage among Abagusii of Kenya. It sounds alarm over sexual relationships amongst close family members, which sometimes lead to marriage. The book which has been authored by […]

KPC Reporter Many Kenyans experienced challenges as they sought to access the Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) results for the year 2024 online. The website reportedly collapsed minutes after it got activated. The results had been posted on a website that was shared soon after Cabinet Secretary (CS) for Education, Julius Ogamba officially released […]

By Nyang’au Araka Gerald Nyaoma Arita has taken up his docket as the new Deputy Governor at the Central Bank of Kenya. Nyaoma assumed the office after he got appointed by President William Ruto last year. “On behalf of the CBK Board, Management and Staff, I wish to congratulate Nyaoma on his appointment,” said CBK […]

By Sarah Kuta Footprints have revealed that early human species walked the muddy shore of Lake Turkana 1.5 million years ago. The new “mind-blowing” discovery shows that Homo erectus and Paranthropus boisei stepped at the same site within days—or hours—of each other. Their footprints provide the first direct, physical evidence that multiple early human species […]

By Isaac Dan Bw’Onyancha In recent months, cases of abductions targeting young people in Kenya have been increasing. This disturbing trend, which has seen countless young Kenyans abducted under mysterious circumstances, has placed the nation at a moral and political precipice. What is even more troubling is the systematic denial of any government involvement, despite […]

By Nyang’au Araka A rare virus that attacks human beings is causing panic in China. Reports show that the Asian economic power house is experiencing a surge of infections caused by the human metapneumovirus (HMPV). The infections of the respiratory virus have led to overcrowded hospitals in parts of China, according to reports. It has […]