Category Archives: National
Diaspora Alliance Condemns IEBC Over Voter Registration Exclusion
May 04, 2026 at 12:27 PM
By Ongaga Ongaga Kenya Diaspora Alliance-USA (KDA-USA) has criticized the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) for excluding millions of Kenyans abroad from the ongoing enhanced continuous voter registration exercise. In a statement, KDA-USA President Dr. Saisi Marasa said the move is unconstitutional and discriminatory, noting that the Constitution of Kenya 2010 guarantees every citizen […]
Whistles, Placards and a Warning as Journalists Mark World Press Day
May 04, 2026 at 12:18 PM
By KPC Reporter The sharp sound of whistles cut through the mid-morning air in Kisii as journalists, clad in beige press jackets, marched through the streets holding bold banners. It was an unmistakable symbol of both identity and defiance. Behind them, an ambulance followed in traffic, its presence an almost accidental metaphor for a profession […]
Storm Over Uhuru Benefits as MPs Move to Punish ‘Partisan’ Retired President
May 04, 2026 at 11:48 AM
By KPC Reporter A political storm is brewing after a controversial motion was tabled in the Senate seeking to strip former President Uhuru Kenyatta of his retirement benefits over alleged involvement in active politics. The motion, sponsored by Nandi Senator Kiprotich Cherarkey, invokes provisions of the Presidential Retirement Benefits Act, arguing that Kenyatta has violated […]
ODM Party Leader Oburu Oginga Calls for Unity, Voter Mobilization at Mombasa Retreat
May 04, 2026 at 11:28 AM
By Mandere Onyinkwa The Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) held a leaders’ retreat in Mombasa on May 4, 2026, where Party Leader Dr. Oburu Oginga urged members to remain united and intensify voter registration efforts across the country. In a statement delivered to the National Executive Council, governors, Members of Parliament, trustees, and other party officials, […]
Daykin, Destro Dominate Again with Commanding Back-to-Back Equatorial Rally Win
May 04, 2026 at 11:21 AM
By KPC Sports Reporter Piers Daykin and navigator Lloyd Destro delivered a flawless title defence, storming to a commanding overall victory at the 2026 Equatorial Rally after conquering the final stage, Repeater Two – 4 Junction. The Rocca Rally crew combined precision and pace to clock a total time of 8:43:34.4, finishing a massive 36 […]
Jet Fuel Theft Foiled at Wilson Airport as Four Arrested
May 04, 2026 at 07:21 AM
By Ongaga Ongaga A suspected fuel theft operation at Wilson Airport has been foiled after detectives intercepted a vehicle carrying hundreds of litres of jet fuel. The fuel was allegedly siphoned from an aircraft under maintenance. According to the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI), officers from the Kenya Airports Police Unit (KAPU) acted on suspicion […]
Kenyan Advocates Push Back on Mediation Surge
May 04, 2026 at 07:07 AM
By KPC Reporter A confrontation is unfolding pitting advocates against a fast-rising cadre of non-advocate mediators in a battle that touches on livelihoods, legal integrity, and access to justice. KPC has learnt that what began as a policy innovation—court-annexed mediation—has evolved into one of the most contested spaces in the legal profession. Court-annexed mediation (CAM) […]
KNH Rolls Out Full Digital System in Major Healthcare Overhaul
May 04, 2026 at 05:36 AM
By KPC Reporter Kenyatta National Hospital (KNH) has transitioned from manual to fully digital operations, marking a major shift in how patients access services at the country’s premier referral facility. In a press statement released on Sunday, Dr. Richard Lesiyampe, the Acting Chief Executive Officer of the hospital said it is implementing a new system […]
POETIC TURN: A Housekeeper for My Mind
May 03, 2026 at 06:42 PM
By Shem Onderi In my mind I live foreverIt has no partitions, no walls, no concreteIn my mind is where I spend all my life,The mind is rough or smooth depending on how I shape it I want to know the size of my mind, its physical formAnd the shape of itHow it manages to […]
Kang’ata of Letters Signals Political Shift, Echoing Past Missives
May 03, 2026 at 06:31 PM
By KPC Reporter Murang’a Governor Irungu Kang’ata, long regarded as a prolific political letter-writer, has once again chosen the written word to define his stance on the unfolding 2027 political landscape. In a statement on Sunday, Kang’ata—often dubbed Kang’ata of Letters for his penchant for public missives—outlined both his gratitude to the President and his […]