By Nyang’au Araka Huldah Momanyi Hiltsley, House Representative Elect for Minnesota, United States has told KPC that she is elated as she returns to Kenya today, Tuesday 10th. Momanyi and her entourage will be received at the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) on Tuesday 10th, at 11:15 am. “My heart is filled with gratitude and […]

By Vincent Ongore Times Higher Education has just released their latest ranking of universities and research institutions. Other ranking agencies unveiled theirs’ a little earlier in the year. This annual exercise is usually highly anticipated by university administrators and other stakeholders in the higher education sector, as it offers insights into how universities are perceived […]

Title: Basic Education in Kenya: A Reality Check Publisher: Nsemia Inc. Publishers Year of Publication: 2024 Author: Henry L.N. Onderi Reviewer: Nyang’au Araka/ babahezel@gmail.com Basic Education in Kenya: A Reality Check is about what works and what doesn’t in Kenya’s basic education setup. It is an expose of a kind that delves into critical issues […]

By Nyang’au Araka Amnesty International Kenya (AI-K) and Human Rights Watch (HRW) have asked the government to ensure accountability for past and ongoing human rights abuses. The authorities should also take effective measures to prevent further deaths and injuries, the two agencies said in a report titled,  “Unchecked Injustice: Kenya’s Suppression of the 2023 Anti-Government […]

By Nyang’au Araka and FAO The benchmark for world food commodity prices rose in November to its highest level since April 2023. It increased by 0.5 percent from October, driven by surging international vegetable oil quotations. This is according to the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO). The FAO Food Price Index, […]

By KPC Reporter North Mugirango constituents have welcomed the planned extension of the Standard Gauge Railway (SGR) from Naivasha to Malaba. The SGR extension will pass through Narok, Bomet, Kericho, Nyamira and Kisumu counties. The railway will connect the benefiting counties to Nairobi, the Eastern region all the way to the coastal city of Mombasa. […]

By OMBOKI MONAYO Samwel Cudjoe Hanu, a leading expert on tobacco harm reduction, strikes a compassionate tone in his approach to a complex public health issue plaguing the African continent. “When a patient comes to our treatment centers for assistance, we are compelled to suspend our judgement of his or her choices by professional principles,” […]

By KPC Reporter Motorcycles, commonly referred to as “boda-bodas,” have evolved into an essential and vibrant mode of transport in Kenya. They thread through the bustling streets and rugged, muddy rural roads alike. These two-wheelers have become the lifeline for many. Motorcycles have embedded themselves deeply into the rhythm of daily life in Kenya. They […]

  By KPC Reporter The Safaricom Chapa Dimba All-Stars Team is now set for their international training camp in Spain. The team is currently camping at Ligi Ndogo Grounds and will depart Nairobi on Sunday evening, for Huesca, Spain, where they will participate in a week-long football training camp. The team consists of 32 of […]

By KPC Reporter Prof. Henry Onderi of Jaramogi Oginga Odinga University of Science and Technology (JOOUST) is among Kenyans who got honoured during the Arise Circle-Transformational Leadership Awards (AC-TLA) recently. Prof. Onderi bagged the Distinguished Scholarly, Research and Transformative Education Development award. The ceremony was held in Nairobi. A pioneer County Education Board (CEB) chairman […]