Category Archives: National
Ruto Launches Siaya Community Digital Hub to Expand Youth Digital Opportunities
Mar 08, 2026 at 05:15 PM
By KPC Reporter President William Samoei Ruto on Sunday launched the Siaya Community Digital Hub in Bondo Town, describing the facility as a major step in empowering youth through digital skills, innovation and access to global online opportunities. The launch, attended by national and county leaders including Oburu Oginga, signals growing government investment in grassroots […]
POETIC TURN: After the City Rain
Mar 08, 2026 at 04:58 PM
By Shem Onderi After a night of rainfallthe count of losses was heavy—many, almost beyond measure.Debris of fallen stalls lay scattered,and houses bore the bruntof the raging waters. Pillars once thought strongwere left weak and trembling.Dirt clogged every holding strand,yet the water rushed south,swift and unstoppable.City dwellers and shop ownersfelt the rain in equal measure. […]
KU, JKUAT and Zetech Shine at KUSF Women Championships
Mar 08, 2026 at 11:27 AM
By KPC Sports Reporter Kenyatta University (KU), Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology (JKUAT) and Zetech University dominated the Kenya Universities Sports Federation (KUSF) Women Championships at Taita Taveta University grounds in Voi. The victories added colour to the celebrations marking International Women’s Day during the three-day tournament. After finishing second last year behind […]
Ignorance and Poor Governance: Africa’s Deepest Crisis
Mar 08, 2026 at 11:02 AM
By Josiah Kariuki The biggest threat facing Africa is not floods, hunger, lack of education, or even poor governance. Africa suffers from ignorance—a deficiency in knowledge and the application of wisdom. Look at our cities. In Nairobi, every rainy season brings the same spectacle: flooded streets, stranded motorists, families wading through murky water, and businesses […]
Wainaina Wins NCBA Golf Series Debut at Mt Kipipiri
Mar 08, 2026 at 10:40 AM
By KPC Sports Reporter Grishon Wainaina carded 35 points to emerge overall winner as the NCBA Golf Series made its historic debut at Mt Kipipiri Golf & Resort during the club’s monthly mug tournament on Saturday. Playing off handicap 24, Wainaina produced a steady round to edge a competitive field and secure the top prize […]
Study: AI’s Quick Fixes Are Making Students Forget “Faster”
Mar 08, 2026 at 09:42 AM
By Nyang’au Araka A new randomized controlled trial has raised questions about the role of generative AI in higher education. The trial found that students who relied on ChatGPT during study retained significantly less knowledge over time compared to peers using traditional methods. The research, conducted at the Federal University of Rio de Janeiro and […]
EAC Adopts New Contribution Formula as Museveni Takes Over Chair From Ruto
Mar 08, 2026 at 09:14 AM
By KPC Reporter Leaders of the East African Community (EAC) have adopted a raft of measures aimed at promoting equity and fairness within the regional bloc. The recommendations were deliberated and agreed upon during the 25th Ordinary Summit of EAC Heads of State held in Arusha, Tanzania, on Saturday. Announcing the changes, William Ruto, who […]
Grassroots Women Hailed as Kenya’s Unsung Economic Champions
Mar 08, 2026 at 08:42 AM
By Nyang’au Araka In countless households across Kenya, the unsung heroes are women at the grassroots, popularly categorized by as mama mbogas (vegetable vendors) particularly during political conversations. They are those who rise before dawn to stock their stalls, the women farmers who toil under the sun to feed families, and the mechanics and matatu […]
Council Applauds Nation Media Group’s AI Framework for Responsible Journalism
Mar 08, 2026 at 08:22 AM
By Nyang’au Araka The Media Council of Kenya (MCK) has welcomed the launch of Nation Media Group’s (NMG) Framework for the Use of Artificial Intelligence. MCK described the news as a milestone for the country’s media industry. In a press statement issued on Sundaythe Council praised NMG for embedding ethical principles such as accountability, fairness, […]
Karaya, Safari Triumph in Limuru Gravel Series Opener
Mar 07, 2026 at 05:13 PM
By KPC Sports Reporter Kenneth Karaya and Dinnah Safari claimed emphatic victories in the elite 100-kilometre races as the 2026 LOOP Safari Gravel Series launched its third season at the iconic Limuru Country Club. The opener delivered a thrilling showcase of endurance, grit, and community spirit, setting the tone for East Africa’s premier gravel cycling […]