Category Archives: World
Showdown Looms as Senators React to Governors’ Suspension of Oversight Appearances
Feb 09, 2026 at 03:38 PM
By Ongaga Ongaga A fresh confrontation is brewing between Kenya’s Governors and Senators, threatening to escalate into one of the most significant standoffs in recent years over county accountability. At their retreat in Kilifi, the Council of Governors (CoG) announced that all county chiefs will suspend appearances before the Senate’s County Public Accounts Committee (CPAIC), […]
POETIC TURN: Voting Booth
Feb 09, 2026 at 02:52 PM
By Shem Onderi You hold all the secrets of the voter.Emotions surge the moment he steps in,Sometimes uncontrollable,Sometimes leading him to the wrong choice. Some see the time in the booth as too short,Too fleeting to make the right decision.The booth stands small, silent, alone—A place for the voter to be alone. Voices in the […]
Governors Suspend Appearances Before Senate CPAIC, Demand Removal of Four Senators
Feb 09, 2026 at 02:39 PM
By KPC Reporter The Council of Governors has decried “continuous and escalating extortion, political witch-hunt, harassment, intimidation and humiliation” of county leaders by certain members of the Senate County Public Accounts Committee (CPAIC). In a statement issued at the ongoing Governors’ retreat, the Council announced that all Governors have suspended their appearances before the committee […]
Kenya and Italy Launch Higher Education, Research Roadshow and TVET Programmes
Feb 09, 2026 at 02:21 PM
By KPC Reporter Kenya and Italy have tightened their bilateral relations, particularly in the education sector, with the launch of new initiatives aimed at advancing a shared vision for sustainable development. On Monday morning, the Cabinet Secretary for Education, Julius Migos Ogamba, together with his Italian counterpart, Ms. Anna Maria Bernini, launched the Kenya–Italy Higher […]
Commission Marks 10 Years of Promoting Kiswahili for Regional Integration and Development
Feb 09, 2026 at 12:45 PM
By KPC Reporter The East African Kiswahili Commission (EAKC) will mark a decade of coordinating the promotion of Kiswahili for regional integration and sustainable development. The 10th anniversary celebration is scheduled for February 14, 2026, at its headquarters in Zanzibar, Tanzania. In a statement issued on February 3, the Commission said the milestone will celebrate […]
KNCHR Condemns Killing of Livestock, Alleges Rights Abuses in North Rift Security Operation
Feb 09, 2026 at 12:33 PM
By KPC Reporter The Kenya National Commission on Human Rights (KNCHR) has condemned the shooting of livestock and the alleged use of extrajudicial force by security officers during the ongoing Operation Maliza Uhalifu in parts of the North Rift region. The Commission warned that these actions amount to serious human rights violations. In a press […]
Kenya Women’s Pool Team Makes History with Silver at African Championship
Feb 09, 2026 at 12:25 PM
By KPC Sports Reporter The Kenya women’s pool team has made history after finishing second at the African Pool and Billiards Championship, marking the country’s first-ever appearance in the finals of the continental tournament. Pool and Billiards Federation President Ben Ndumu described the achievement as remarkable, saying the team exceeded expectations despite early challenges in […]
Kenya Rolls Out Digital Master Plan to Bridge Connectivity Gaps
Feb 09, 2026 at 12:12 PM
By Robert Nyasato The Government has rolled out the Digital Master Plan (DMP) in response to the growing demand for internet services, aimed at bridging gaps in the digital economy. The DMP targets the rollout of 100,000 kilometres of fibre optic cable nationwide and the establishment of 25,000 public Wi-Fi hotspots in markets, bus terminals […]
New Igare Police Station Opens to Strengthen Security in Bobasi, Kisii County
Feb 09, 2026 at 09:47 AM
By KPC Reporter Bobasi Sub-county has received a major boost in security following the official opening of the Igare Police Station, a move set to enhance service delivery, community policing, and crime prevention. Speaking at the commissioning ceremony, National Government- Constituency Development Fund (NG-CDF) Chairman Olago Aluoch urged residents to work closely with police officers, […]
SOYA Awards Set to Celebrate 23 Years of Sporting Excellence with Youth-Focused Vision
Feb 09, 2026 at 08:29 AM
By KPC Reporter The Sports Personality of the Year (SOYA) Awards enters its 23rd edition on March 6, promising a bold, youth-focused celebration of Kenyan sporting excellence. Founded by legendary athlete and IOC Member Dr. Paul Tergat, SOYA has highlighted Kenya’s top performers for over two decades, evolving into a platform that champions talent, discipline, […]