Category Archives: World
‘Meet’ Director Confident of World-Class Sirikwa Classic in Eldoret
Feb 09, 2026 at 08:20 AM
By KPC Sports Correspondent Sirikwa Classic Meet Director Barnaba Korir says all systems are in place to deliver a world-class spectacle as athletes line up for the fifth edition of the race on Saturday at Lobo Village, Eldoret, in Uasin Gishu County. Korir noted that the Sirikwa Classic has steadily grown into one of the […]
Government to take over construction of Mombasa Stadium ahead of AFCON
Feb 04, 2026 at 04:05 PM
By KPC Sports Reporter The National Government will take over construction of Mombasa Municipal Stadium, with the Ministries of Sports and Defence cleared to assume control of the stalled project. Mombasa Governor Abdulswamad Shariff Nassir held consultations with Sports Principal Secretary Elijah Mwangi and Defence PS Patrick Mariru on the modalities of taking over the […]
Egerton University Backs Watailuk’s Bid to Become Trans-Nzoia’s First University
Feb 03, 2026 at 08:45 PM
By Kurian Musa Watailuk Mixed Day and Boarding School in Kiminini Constituency, Trans-Nzoia County, is considering a strategic transition into a university — a landmark step in the region’s quest to expand access to higher education. The proposal was deliberated during a high-level consultative forum that brought together national government officials led by the Assistant […]
Senior Counsel Ahmednasir Reconciles with Supreme Court After High-Level Consultations
Feb 03, 2026 at 07:38 PM
By Kurian Musa Senior Counsel Abdullahi Ahmednasir has reconciled with Supreme Court judges, marking a significant shift in a long-standing and public dispute between the outspoken lawyer and Kenya’s apex court. Senior Counsel Nelson Havi, a former President of the Law Society of Kenya (LSK), termed the reconciliation “front-row news” in legal and judicial circles. […]
Prof. John Okumu Appointed Acting Vice-Chancellor of Kenyatta University Amid Leadership Transition
Feb 03, 2026 at 07:24 PM
By Ongaga Ongaga Kenyatta University has appointed Prof. John Okumu as the Acting Vice-Chancellor, following the conclusion of Prof. Paul K. Wainaina’s eight-year tenure on 25th January 2026. The announcement was made via an internal memo dated 2nd February 2026, signed by Prof. Clara S. Momanyi, Chairperson of the University Council. Prof. Okumu, a seasoned […]
Sirikwa Classic Targets 3,500 Kids After Kenya’s Global Athletics Triumph
Feb 03, 2026 at 07:15 PM
By KPC Sports Reporter Kenya’s rising global profile in grassroots athletics has inspired organizers of the 5th edition of the Sirikwa Classic World Cross Country Tour to expand the Kids Athletics programme. Now, more than 3,500 children are set to participate on February 14, 2026, at Lobo Village in Eldoret, Uasin Gishu County. The ambitious […]
IEBC CEO Hussein Marjan Exits Under Unclear Circumstances
Feb 03, 2026 at 07:07 PM
By KPC Reporter The Chief Executive Officer and Commission Secretary of the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC), Hussein Marjan Hussein, has left office under circumstances that remain unclear. While media reports indicate that Marjan resigned, the Commission’s official statement describes his departure as the result of “an agreement to terminate his services by mutual […]
Shock and Grief as Bonchari Family Seeks Answers Over Son’s Death in Ukraine War
Feb 02, 2026 at 07:40 PM
By Nyang’au Araka A wave of shock and sorrow has swept through Bonchari Constituency following revelations that a young Kenyan man, Clinton Nyapara Mogesa, may have died while fighting in the Russia-Ukraine war. The news broke after CNN journalist Larry Madowo posted on social media that Ukrainian Defense Intelligence had found the body of a […]
Cash Bouquets Spark CBK Warning on Currency Defacement
Feb 02, 2026 at 07:28 PM
By Nyang’au Araka Kenyans are increasingly becoming creative, and one expression of this creativity is manifested in the lavish gifts presented during ceremonies such as birthdays, weddings and baby showers. Lately, lavish bouquets bursting with elegance and surprise—velvety cream and red roses blooming at the centre, encircled by rolled currency notes unfurling like petals of […]
Naom Wafula Makes Historic Sunshine Ladies Tour Debut
Feb 02, 2026 at 07:07 PM
By KPC Reporter Kenyan professional golfer Naom Wafula is set to make history this week as she makes her debut on the Sunshine Ladies Tour in South Africa, becoming the first Kenyan to earn a playing card for the prestigious continental circuit for professional lady golfers. Her breakthrough comes after a consistent and impressive showing […]