By Mandere Onyinkwa Governors have demanded that Universal Health Coverage (UHC) funds be included in the equitable share for the 2026/2027 financial year, rejecting proposals to classify them as conditional grants. Appearing before the Senate Finance Committee chaired by Mandera Senator Captain Ali Roba, Council of Governors chair Ahmed Abdulahi warned that conditional grants often […]

By KPC Reporter The Media Council of Kenya has rebuked the Standard Group, accusing the media house of trading integrity for sensationalism. The statement, released on 24 March 2026, centres on a recent front-page headline that screamed “ABDUCTED”, alleging that former Cabinet Secretary Raphael Tuju had been kidnapped. The claim was published without verification, and […]

By Ongaga Ongaga The Kenya Union of Post Primary Education Teachers (KUPPET) has formally unveiled the list of candidates cleared to vie in its forthcoming National Elections, set for April 18th, 2026. The announcement, signed by Secretary General Akelo M.T. Misori on March 19th, signals the start of a decisive campaign period for one of […]

By KPC Reporter The Media Council of Kenya (MCK) has directed all broadcasters to introduce a mandatory seven-second delay on live transmissions as required. This move is aimed at curbing the spread of harmful and unverified content. In an advisory issued Tuesday, the regulator cited a rise in inflammatory statements, misinformation, and manipulated content aired […]

By KPC Sports Reporter Kenya has been selected to host the 2026 FIFA Women’s Series, marking the first time the country will stage a global football event under FIFA, Sports Cabinet Secretary Salim Mvurya has announced. In a statement released Tuesday, Mvurya described the decision as “a historic milestone” and a strong endorsement of Kenya’s […]

By KPC Sports Reporter Africa’s rising golf stars are in Nairobi for the 2026 All Africa Junior Team Championship (AAJTC), which officially teed off Monday with a colourful flag-raising ceremony at the Windsor Golf Hotel & Country Club. The event brought together 89 elite junior golfers from 14 countries, marking the start of one of […]

By KPC Sports Reporter The inaugural EMOF Super Eight inter-university tournament, under the Eric ‘Marcelo’ Ouma Foundation, was officially launched on Monday evening at a Nairobi hotel, setting the stage for a high-stakes showdown among eight top universities this May. Kenyatta University will host the competition, with KCA University, Strathmore University, St. Paul’s University, African […]

Eight Senior Officers To Vacate Office Over Economic Crimes. By Ongori Keragori Services at the Nyamira County Government may be disrupted after the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) approved corruption and economic crimes charges against eight key management officials. The DPP has preferred charges against County Chief Officer for Roads, Josphat Oruru, and seven management […]

By KPC Reporter The government has warned motorists against using Ahero Bridge after River Nyando burst its banks, flooding sections of the busy Kericho–Awasi–Kisumu road and disrupting transport to Kisumu and its environs. In a statement, Government Spokesperson Isaac Mwaura confirmed that rising water levels had overflowed onto the roadway, creating a dangerous situation for […]

By KPC Reporter Veteran journalist David Makali has received the Freedom Warrior Award from the Kenya Editors Guild (KEG), recognising decades of courage in defending press freedom in Kenya. The award, presented during the 8th Annual Editors Convention in Kilifi recently, was delivered to Makali at his Bungoma home by his son John, who had […]