Category Archives: National
Gebreselassie, Simbu to Headline SOYA Awards as Gala Expands Pan-African Ambition
Mar 18, 2026 at 03:34 PM
By KPC Sports Reporter Ethiopian athletics legend Haile Gebreselassie and reigning world marathon champion Alphonce Simbu will be the chief guests at the 22nd edition of the Sports Personality of the Year (SOYA) Awards. The event is set for April 10 at Uhuru Gardens. Speaking during the media launch on Wednesday, SOYA founder Paul Tergat […]
Ruto’s Nyamira Tour Signals Development Push as Mogaka Highlights Billions in Projects
Mar 18, 2026 at 01:00 PM
By Janet Nyamwamu William Ruto is set to tour the Gusii region later this month, with a highly anticipated stop in West Mugirango Constituency on March 30. The visit has been framed as both a development boost and a litmus test of the region’s evolving political alignment with the national government. West Mugirango MP Stephen […]
Judiciary Defends Court Ruling in Tuju Property Dispute
Mar 18, 2026 at 12:47 PM
By KPC Reporter The Judiciary of Kenya has defended a recent High Court ruling in a high-profile property dispute involving former Cabinet Secretary Raphael Tuju and Dari Limited. In the statement released Wednesday, the Judiciary said it was responding to “public interest and commentary” following the March 9, 2026 ruling in a case pitting Dari […]
Civil Society Warns of Democratic Decline, Demands Reforms Ahead of 2027 Polls
Mar 18, 2026 at 12:34 PM
By Nyang’au Araka A coalition of civil society groups, activists, and governance actors has raised alarm over “a steady erosion of democracy, shrinking civic space, and worsening economic conditions in Kenya.” In a joint statement issued after a leadership retreat in Lukenya, Athi River, the groups said the country is at a “critical moment,” warning […]
Kenya, EU Deepen Digital Policy Talks Amid Push for Inclusive Tech Growth
Mar 18, 2026 at 09:50 AM
By Josiah Kariuki Kenya has stepped up its engagement with the European Union (EU) on digital policy and regulation. This is in a deliberate effort to position the country for emerging technologies and expand connectivity across the country. Principal Secretary for ICT Stephen Isaboke held talks with Renate Nikolay, Deputy Director-General at the European Commission’s […]
Government Moves to Modernize ICT Laws to Boost Kenya’s Digital Economy
Mar 18, 2026 at 09:38 AM
By KPC Reporter The government has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening Kenya’s digital and communications sector through modern, forward-looking legislation aimed at keeping pace with a rapidly evolving technology landscape. Recently, Cabinet Secretary for the Ministry of Information, Communications and the Digital Economy, William Kabogo, received a briefing on proposed amendments to the Kenya Information […]
KeNHA, KCB Partner to Boost Highway Safety Ahead of Mombasa Conference
Mar 18, 2026 at 09:01 AM
By KPC Reporter The Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA) has strengthened its collaboration with the Kenya Commercial Bank (KCB) following a meeting focused on infrastructure development and road safety. This update emerged after KeNHA officials, led by Board Directors Julius Mwatu and Rosemary Thion’go alongside Director General Eng. Luka Kimeli, hosted a KCB delegation headed […]
CAF Awards AFCON 2025 Final to Morocco After Senegal Forfeit
Mar 18, 2026 at 07:38 AM
By KPC Sports Correspondent The Confédération Africaine de Football (CAF) Appeal Board has awarded the final of the Africa Cup of Nations 2025 to Morocco after ruling that Senegal forfeited the match. In a decision released Wednesday, CAF confirmed that the final result will be recorded as a 3–0 victory in favour of the Fédération […]
Pauline Sheghu Bounces Back from Safari Rally Setback with Continental Recognition
Mar 18, 2026 at 07:28 AM
By KPC Sports Reporter Kenya’s Pauline Sheghu has earned continental acclaim after scooping two major awards recognizing her influence in sport and beyond. She bagged the recognition days after a tough outing at the WRC Safari Rally 2026, held in Naivasha. A veteran journalist, Sheghu was named the Trailblazing Woman in Public Relations at the […]
Kenya Commits to Stronger GBV Response, Legal Reforms at Global Women’s Summit
Mar 18, 2026 at 07:15 AM
By Nyang’au Araka Kenya has pledged to strengthen access to justice for women and girls, including tightening laws on gender-based violence (GBV). This follows the country’s participation in the 70th Session of the Commission on the Status of Women held at the United Nations Headquarters in New York. In a statement dispatched from the venue, […]