Category Archives: National
Transporters Sound Alarm Over Fuel Supply Disruptions
Apr 08, 2026 at 02:24 PM
By Ongaga Ongaga The Kenya Transporters Association Ltd (KTA) has raised alarm over “a worsening fuel supply crisis across the country.” KTA cited rationing, restricted bulk access, and the withdrawal of credit facilities by oil marketers. In a statement addressed to key energy stakeholders—including the Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA), the Ministry of Energy […]
Britam Connect Launches Heshima Farewell Plan to Ease Rising Funeral Costs
Apr 08, 2026 at 12:57 PM
By Hyline Ocharo In a bid to shield Kenyan families from the soaring cost of funerals, Britam Connect has unveiled a new last-expense insurance policy, the Heshima Farewell Plan, in partnership with Montezuma Funeral Home. The product goes beyond traditional cash payouts, offering a comprehensive suite of funeral services designed to ease both the financial […]
Ali Wasim Holds Lead After Round Two of Sunshine Development Tour Q-School
Apr 08, 2026 at 12:49 PM
By KPC Sports Reporter Amateur golfer Ali Wasim maintained his grip on the top spot after round two of the Sunshine Development Tour – East Africa Swing Qualifying School at Limuru Country Club. Wasim, who led after the opening round, posted a 1-over-par 73 to sit at 3-under-par 141, narrowly holding onto the outright lead […]
Vihiga Senator Osotsi Assaulted by Armed Gang in Kisumu
Apr 08, 2026 at 11:42 AM
By KPC Reporter Vihiga Senator Godfrey Osotsi was on Wednesday assaulted by a group of armed individuals in Kisumu in what his office described as a targeted and premeditated attack. According to a statement from the Vihiga Senate Office, the senator had made a routine stop in the Acacia area for personal grooming before heading […]
Kwale Plants 1,800 Mangroves to Restore Wetlands, Boost Livelihoods
Apr 08, 2026 at 11:32 AM
By Monica Nashon Communities, youth groups, environmental organisations and government officials gathered in Makongeni, Kwale County, to mark World Wetlands Day by planting mangroves to restore coastal ecosystems and support livelihoods. The event saw the planting of 1,800 mangrove seedlings along degraded sections of the coastline, bringing together residents, conservation groups and government agencies in […]
Over 1.4 Million Slots Available as KUCCPS Opens 2026 Applications
Apr 08, 2026 at 10:01 AM
By Mandere Onyinkwa Kenya’s higher education institutions have announced a combined 1,457,407 spaces for the 2026/2027 placement cycle, marking one of the largest opportunities ever for learners seeking university and college education. This is after KPC learnt that the Commission for University Education (CUE) has approved 322,396 capacities for degree programmes, while middle-level colleges will […]
Kenya’s Chess Future Takes Shape at 2026 National Youth and Cadet Championships
Apr 08, 2026 at 08:39 AM
By KPC Sports Reporter More than 8,000 young chess players from across Kenya converged at Mang’u High School in Kiambu County for the 2026 National Youth and Cadet Chess Championship, a landmark event in the country’s mind‑sport calendar. The three‑day championship, attracting participants in 12 age and skill categories, doubles as the selection pathway […]
Inaugural “Maasai Mara Run” Launched to Promote Tourism and Climate Action
Apr 08, 2026 at 08:30 AM
By KPC Reporter Maasai Mara University (MMU) has kicked off its inaugural athletics competition, the Maasai Mara Run, aimed at promoting tourism and combating climate change. The Narok-based university, in collaboration with partners such as Athletics Kenya, Kenya Red Cross, KCB, KenGen, Medicatia Hospital, and others, organized successful races across multiple distances, including 10km, 6km, […]
IDLERS’ CORNER: Harambee, Wantam, Tutam — and Other Nyagenke Exercises in Forgetting
Apr 08, 2026 at 07:35 AM
By the Idler-in-Chief In the good old days of Nyagenke, the word harambee carried the weight of a grandmother’s walking stick: firm, purposeful, and occasionally used to correct behavior. Those days, the people of Nyagenke said it with a straight back and a cleaner heart, for it meant we pull together, even when pulling was […]
KUCCPS Opens Portal for 2026 University Placement, Sets May 6 Deadline
Apr 08, 2026 at 06:47 AM
By Ongaga Ongaga The Kenya Universities and Colleges Central Placement Service (KUCCPS) has opened its online portal for the 2026/2027 university and college placement cycle. The applications are set to close on May 6, 2026. Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Ogamba announced the opening on Tuesday following a meeting with KUCCPS officials led by Chief Executive […]