Category Archives: National
Jubilee Seeks to Lead Unified Opposition Push in Ol Kalou By-Election
Apr 22, 2026 at 01:53 PM
By KPC Reporter The Jubilee Party has declared its intention to field a candidate in the upcoming Ol Kalou by-election while simultaneously rallying opposition partners to unite behind a single contender under its banner. In a detailed statement, the party paid tribute to the late David Kiaraho, the Ol Kalou MP whose death triggered the […]
Muturi Gives IEBC 14-Day Ultimatum Over Voter Register Integrity Concerns
Apr 22, 2026 at 01:47 PM
By Mandere Onyinkwa Democratic Party leader Justin Muturi has issued a 14-day ultimatum to the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC), demanding urgent action to address mounting concerns over the integrity of the voter registration process. In a statement, Muturi criticized the commission’s “continued silence, inaction, and dismissive posture” despite concerns raised over the past […]
Youth Exclusion Claims Emerge in Party Ranks Ahead of 2026 Convention
Apr 22, 2026 at 01:44 PM
By Ongaga Ongaga A simmering dispute over youth inclusion has surfaced within a major political party, with Senator Eddy Gicheru Oketch accusing the leadership of sidelining young voices in both decision-making and key party events. In a social media post, Oketch said efforts to address concerns internally over the past year have yielded little progress, […]
Experts Urge Journalists to Invest Early, Avoid Dependency in Old Age
Apr 22, 2026 at 10:31 AM
By KPC Reporter The Media Council of Kenya (MCK) has urged journalists to embrace a saving culture and take deliberate steps to secure their financial future. The Council said that the unpredictable nature of media careers makes early retirement planning essential. Speaking during a media sensitisation training on retirement planning and pension reporting at The […]
Doctor Cheptinga: Specialist Gap Putting Kenyan Lives at Risk
Apr 22, 2026 at 10:21 AM
By Nyang’au Araka Kenya is facing a critical shortage of medical specialists, leaving patients across the country without access to life-saving care, a leading doctor has warned. In a detailed opinion, Dr. Cheptinga K. Philip, Chief Nephrologist and Head of Transplantation at Moi Teaching and Referral Hospital (MTRH), said the country’s health challenges go beyond […]
Police Warn Against Delays as Kenya Moves to Eliminate Trade Barriers Along Northern Corridor
Apr 22, 2026 at 08:17 AM
By Mandere Onyinkwa The National Police Service has warned officers against causing unnecessary delays along key transport routes as the government intensifies efforts to eliminate Non-Tariff Barriers (NTBs) on the Northern Corridor Transit Route. This came during a high-level sensitisation forum held Tuesday at the National Police Leadership Academy, bringing together security agencies, government departments, […]
150 Kenyan Police Officers Return from Haiti as Fourth MSS Contingent Completes Tour
Apr 22, 2026 at 07:46 AM
By Ongaga Ongaga The fourth contingent of National Police Service officers deployed to Haiti under the Kenya-led Multinational Security Support Mission returned to the country on Tuesday. The return happened after completing their tour of duty in the Caribbean nation. The 150 officers touched down at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) aboard national carrier Kenya […]
Interior Ministry Slams Daily Nation Over “False” Land-Grab Claims
Apr 22, 2026 at 07:36 AM
By KPC Reporter The Ministry of Interior and National Administration has angrily dismissed a front-page story in the Daily Nation linking Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen to a Sh20 billion land dispute. In a statement issued Wednesday, the CS’s office described the article as “falsehoods circulating in one of the dailies” and accused the newspaper of […]
KBC Revamp Drive Gains Momentum as Wagunda Meets Board Over GOE Reforms
Apr 21, 2026 at 05:11 PM
By Mandere Onyinkwa The Kenya Broadcasting Corporation (KBC) revamp took center stage as the Principal Secretary for Public Investments and Assets Management, Cyrell Wagunda, met the broadcaster’s Board of Directors to accelerate reforms under the Government Owned Enterprise (GOE) framework. In the meeting, Wagunda said the enactment of the GOE Act 2025 signals a major […]
Parliamentarians Sound Alarm Over Rising Gangs, Political Violence Ahead of 2027 Polls
Apr 21, 2026 at 04:50 PM
By Ongaga Ongaga A parliamentary committee has escalated concerns over the resurgence of criminal gangs and escalating political violence, warning that the trend could jeopardise national security and the credibility of the 2027 General Election. The National Assembly Departmental Committee on Administration and Internal Security urged the Ministry of Interior to move swiftly, cautioning against […]