Category Archives: National
Government Withdraws Kenya Power Tariff Review Application, Current Electricity Charges to Remain
Jun 03, 2026 at 12:55 PM
By Mandere Onyinkwa The government has withdrawn Kenya Power’s application for a review of retail electricity tariffs, effectively halting a process that could have led to changes in power charges. In a statement issued on Wednesday, Energy and Petroleum Cabinet Secretary Opiyo Wandayi said the decision followed consultations within government and engagement with key stakeholders […]
POETIC TURN: Elephant in the Room
Jun 03, 2026 at 12:10 PM
By Shem Onderi The room has many other animals,Some visible, others too small to be seen.The room, too, can accommodate them all. But the elephant is huge—So big that nobody can fail to see it.Yet it can never be too big for the butcher;To the butcher, no animal defeats his knife. The seat in the […]
Kenya’s U-21 Deaf Basketball Team Heads to Poland for World Championships
Jun 03, 2026 at 12:01 PM
By KPC Sports Reporter Kenya’s Under-21 Deaf Basketball Team has departed for Poland to compete in the World Deaf Basketball Championships, set to run from June 5 to 13, 2026. The squad, made up of talented athletes with hearing impairments, has undergone months of intensive training and is confident of making a mark on the […]
Kenya Eyes 2032 World Masters Athletics Championships Bid
Jun 03, 2026 at 11:52 AM
By KPC Sports Reporter Kenya is preparing a bid to host the 2032 World Masters Athletics Championships, a move that could see the prestigious event return to Africa for the first time in 35 years. The African Masters Athletics (AFMA) president Dr. Rose Tata Muya confirmed that the country, through the Ministry of Sports and […]
Nyamira County Celebrates Digital Youth Empowerment Graduates
Jun 03, 2026 at 11:14 AM
By Abigael Kibanga Nyamira County marked a milestone in its youth empowerment journey with the graduation of the 3rd and 4th cohorts of the Digital Youth Empowerment Programme on Wednesday. The ceremony, presided over by Governor Amos Nyaribo at the county headquarters, saw 57 young people complete training in technology, online opportunities, web development, graphics, […]
EALA Receives EAC Budget Estimates, Swears in New Members
Jun 02, 2026 at 06:38 PM
By KPC Reporter The East African Legislative Assembly (EALA) has officially received the proposed East African Community (EAC) budget for the 2026/2027 financial year, marking a significant step in the region’s integration agenda. The budget, tabled virtually by the Chairperson of the Council of Ministers, Rebecca Kadaga, amounts to USD 110,863,576, with an additional supplementary […]
Morrison, Owili, Waithira Lead Race for Top Honours at Inaugural SportPesa League Gala Awards
Jun 02, 2026 at 06:30 PM
By KPC Sports Reporter The debate over who was the standout performer in the 2025/26 SportPesa League season is set to be settled on Thursday when the league’s top players, coaches, clubs, fans and media personalities converge for the inaugural SportPesa League Gala Awards. The awards ceremony, the first to be held under SportPesa’s title […]
Kenya Intensifies Ebola Surveillance, Holds Daily Response Meetings Despite No Confirmed Case
Jun 02, 2026 at 05:56 PM
By Ongaga Ongaga The Ministry of Health has intensified the country’s Ebola preparedness measures, including daily response meetings and enhanced surveillance at border points, even as Kenya remains free of any confirmed cases of the disease. Public Health and Professional Standards Principal Secretary Mary Muthoni said the ministry has constituted specialized subcommittees that are meeting […]
Kenyatta University Crowned Inaugural EMOF Supa Eight Champions
Jun 02, 2026 at 05:48 PM
By KPC Sports Reporter Kenyatta University emerged champions of the inaugural Eric Marcelo Ouma Foundation (EMOF) Supa Eight Tournament after edging hosts Strathmore University 4-3 in a dramatic penalty shootout on Monday evening at the Strathmore University Sports Complex. The thrilling final had all the hallmarks of a classic encounter, with both sides creating numerous […]
Isaboke Leads Tributes to Rukia Ogeto at Emotional Kitengela Farewell
Jun 02, 2026 at 05:37 PM
By Josiah Kariuki Family, friends and national leaders gathered in Kitengela to celebrate the life of Rukia, wife of former Solicitor General (SG) Ken Ogeto and bid her a final farewell. The late Rukia was remembered as a loving mother, devoted wife and humble friend as mourners gathered for her burial on Tuesday. The solemn […]