Category Archives: National
OPINION: Why Ruto’s Gusii Tour Matters for Kenya’s 2027 Moment
Apr 14, 2026 at 06:48 PM
By Josiah Kariuki Politics, at its best, is not theatre—it is translation. It translates policy into lived experience, budgets into dignity, and leadership into measurable change. That is why President William Ruto’s four-day development tour of the Gusii region deserves close attention. On the surface, it may look like another round of inspection visits, ribbon […]
Nurses End Strike at Kenyatta National Hospital After Agreement Reached
Apr 14, 2026 at 06:15 PM
By KPC Reporter The Ministry of Health has announced the end of the nurses’ strike at Kenyatta National Hospital (KNH). This followed what officials described as “intensive and constructive negotiations” between hospital management and the Kenya National Union of Nurses and Midwives (KNUNW). Cabinet Secretary for Health, Aden Duale, confirmed that a return-to-work formula had […]
Mudavadi Urges Peaceful 2027 Polls, Warns Against Violence
Apr 14, 2026 at 04:37 PM
By Mandere Onyinkwa Prime Cabinet Secretary and Cabinet Secretary for Foreign and Diaspora Affairs Musalia Mudavadi has called on legislators and political leaders to shun violence ahead of the 2027 General Election. Speaking when he presided over the opening ceremony of the 6th Legislative Summit of the County Assemblies Forum in Mombasa, Mudavadi said peace […]
Ruto Urges SHA Registration During Kisii Development Tour
Apr 14, 2026 at 04:18 PM
By Ongaga Ongaga President William Ruto has urged unregistered Kenyans to join the Social Health Authority (SHA) and benefit from the new national health insurance scheme. He noted that SHA has eliminated the need for families to sell valuable assets to meet high medical costs, saying citizens can now access treatment in hospitals without paying […]
Mvurya Meets New CAF SG, Outlines AFCON 2027 Roadmap
Apr 14, 2026 at 04:05 PM
By KPC Sports Reporter Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania will next Thursday meet to chart a joint roadmap for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), which the three East African nations will co-host. Sports Cabinet Secretary Salim Mvurya said the meeting—dubbed the “Pamoja” session—will bring together ministers to address key issues ahead of the […]
Alarm as Skaters Flirt with Death on Suswa’s Treacherous Bends
Apr 14, 2026 at 03:54 PM
By Nyang’au Araka A group of boys has turned a busy highway into a reckless playground, in the name of skating. The youngsters were video-recorded reportedly on the winding Suswa route, an area notorious section for black spots and unforgiving terrain. The videos show them on skateboards slicing across the tarmac with youthful abandon, […]
Bwire: Let’s Turn the Tide on Misinformation Through Student Journalism
Apr 14, 2026 at 12:19 PM
By Victor Bwire As the wave of misinformation, harmful content, and the clamor for a clean information sphere grows globally, players in the information space are developing innovative interventions to equip users, especially the youth, with the skills and tools to use and produce media content responsibly. Increasingly, the largest group using media spaces, particularly […]
Kenya’s Madina Okot Makes History with First-Round WNBA Draft Pick
Apr 14, 2026 at 12:02 PM
By KPC Sports Correspondent Kenya’s rise on the global basketball stage hit a historic peak on Monday night as Madina Okot was selected 13th overall by the Atlanta Dream in the 2026 WNBA Draft in New York City. The 22-year-old becomes the first Kenyan to be drafted in the first round, underlining a breakthrough moment […]
Machakos Produces Four Qualifiers as Road to Somabay Series Gains Momentum
Apr 14, 2026 at 11:10 AM
By KPC Sports Reporter The Road to Somabay amateur golf series gathered pace over the weekend after the second leg at Machakos Golf Club, where four players booked spots in the national grand finale. Colin Nzioka and Collins Kaloki qualified from Division A, while Wickliffe Musili and Augustine Mboya advanced from Division B. Musili delivered […]
How Media Hubs Are Bridging Gaps in Kenya’s Changing Media Landscape
Apr 14, 2026 at 06:47 AM
By Victor Bwire Necessity is the mother of invention, as the saying goes, and it’s happening in Kenya. Journalists and content producers in Kenya continue producing credible and impactful journalism through the provision of secure workspaces, digital infrastructure, collaborative environments, and opportunities for professional development. Where they exist, journalists can feel a sigh of relief […]