Category Archives: National
ADAK Trains 67 Team Kenya Athletes on Whereabouts Compliance Ahead of Accra Championships
May 09, 2026 at 01:00 PM
By KPC Sports Reporter As Team Kenya gears up for the 24th African Senior Championships in Accra, Ghana, the Anti-Doping Agency of Kenya (ADAK) has stepped up its campaign to ensure the country fields not only a strong team but a clean one. In a high-impact education session held yesterday, 67 athletes selected to represent […]
Kenya Heightens Surveillance Against Hantavirus and Other Zoonotic Threats
May 09, 2026 at 12:52 PM
By KPC Reporter The Ministry of Health has intensified surveillance measures across the country following growing global concern over zoonotic diseases such as the Andes strain of hantavirus. Principal Secretary for Public Health and Professional Standards Mary Muthoni Muriuki said Kenya is shifting from “crisis response” to “long-term prevention” in dealing with emerging infectious diseases. […]
Kenya Issues Nationwide Alert Over Cruise Ship Hantavirus Outbreak
May 09, 2026 at 12:40 PM
By Nyang’au Araka The Ministry of Health has directed counties to immediately activate preparedness measures following a hantavirus outbreak linked to a Dutch-flagged cruise ship that has so far claimed three lives. In an advisory released on Friday, Principal Secretary Mary Muthoni Muriuki warned all county health departments, sub-county medical officers, and hospital medical superintendents […]
Amboseli Main Airstrip Reopens After Flooding Closure
May 08, 2026 at 06:09 PM
By KPC Reporter The Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) has announced the resumption of operations at the Amboseli Main Airstrip in Amboseli National Park, following a temporary closure caused by flooding in March. The airstrip was shut down on 9th March 2026 after heavy rainfall left the runway unsafe for aircraft operations. A joint technical inspection […]
Hustler Fund Customers Set to Access Bigger Bank Loans Through New Equity Partnership
May 08, 2026 at 05:56 PM
By Ongaga Ongaga The Financial Inclusion Fund, popularly known as the Hustler Fund, is seeking partnerships with mainstream financial institutions to enable borrowers with strong repayment records to access larger loans from commercial banks. Speaking in Nairobi, Hustler Fund Chief Executive Officer Henry Tanui said the initiative is aimed at creating a clear transition path […]
Support Pours In at Onyonka Home After Mother’s Death
May 08, 2026 at 03:06 PM
By Josiah Kariuki Leaders, friends, relatives, and mourners have continued to visit the Nairobi home of Richard Onyonka following the death of his mother, Mama Teresia Omoke. The family has received an outpouring of comfort, prayers, and solidarity during the difficult period of mourning. The home has become a gathering place of shared grief and […]
Kenya Medical Association Moves to Reinforce Patient Confidentiality and Dignity
May 08, 2026 at 02:57 PM
By Nyang’au Araka The Kenya Medical Association (KMA) has issued a sweeping directive aimed at strengthening patient confidentiality, dignity, and privacy across all healthcare facilities in the country. In as statement signed by Secretary General Lyndah Kemunto, the association described these principles as “non‑negotiable” and warned that violations would attract disciplinary measures, including sanctions against […]
Wangaya Strikes Early, Wins April SportPesa Player of the Month
May 08, 2026 at 01:42 PM
By KPC Sports Reporter Nairobi United forward Kevin Wangaya has been named the SportPesa Premier League Player of the Month for April after a string of decisive performances that saw his team go unbeaten. The 20‑year‑old Kenya U20 international earned the accolade by scoring three goals and providing three assists in five matches, consistently giving […]
The Vanishing Era of Iron-Fisted Women in Kenyan Politics
May 08, 2026 at 10:30 AM
By Robert Nyasato I miss the era of iron-fisted women. The kind of women who took the podium and made the atmosphere reverberate. Women who articulated issues affecting Kenyans with surgical precision, debating policy, budgets, and injustice without ever leaning on gender as a shield or shortcut. Their argument was their armor. They were not […]
Tomato Prices Double as Heavy Rains Disrupt Supply in Nyamira
May 08, 2026 at 10:17 AM
By Abigael Kibanga Tomato prices in Nyamira have more than doubled since early May 2026 due to heavy rains disrupting supply chains and damaging crops in producing regions. At Nyamira matatu stage, traders say the sharp increase has significantly reduced customer demand as many residents can no longer afford the staple ingredient. Diana Nyanchama, a […]