Category Archives: World
From Gusii’s Otenyo to Congo’s Patrice Lumumba: Reclaiming What Colonialism Took
Feb 02, 2026 at 10:20 AM
By Nyang’au Araka As Gusii elders staged a peaceful demonstration in Kisii over the weekend and called for the repatriation of Otenyo Nyamaterere’s head, memories of a similar return of Patrice Lumumba’s tooth by Belgium emerged. The symbolic act in Congo reminded many that ancestral remains taken during colonial times can—and should—be returned, allowing communities […]
When Compassion Walked Into a Nyamira Funeral
Feb 01, 2026 at 07:52 PM
By KPC Reporter The sun generously danced over Nyakongo Boys School grounds in Nyamira County on Sunday, as if determined to bear witness to a life well lived. Beneath modest tents and in the open spaces, mourners gathered to say goodbye to Ezra Obiero, a gifted singer, a man of faith, and a cherished member […]
Why Freedom Fighter Otenyo’s Defiance Echoes Across Gusii Generations
Feb 01, 2026 at 06:00 PM
By Nyang’au Araka That morning in February 1908, freedom fighter Otenyo Nyamaterere faced British rifles armed only with a spear, unshaken courage, and a burning will to defend his people. The young Gusii warrior had watched colonial forces seize livestock from his community—an act that struck at the very heart of Abagusii life. When others […]
New Talents Shine as 2026 Para Athletics National Trials End Successfully
Feb 01, 2026 at 05:22 PM
By KPC Sports Reporter New talents emerged as the 2026 Para Athletics National Trials concluded successfully at Jaramogi Oginga Odinga Stadium in Siaya County. The two-day event attracted 312 para athletes from 26 counties and served as the primary selection platform for athletes eyeing national representation in upcoming international competitions. Stency Neema was among the […]
KUJ Elects New Leadership as Journalists Decry Rising Labour and Safety Challenges
Feb 01, 2026 at 10:13 AM
By Janet Nyamwamu The Kenya Union of Journalists on Saturday held its AGM amid growing concern over deteriorating working conditions for journalists in Kenya and across Africa. The meeting, which brought together journalists from both public and private media houses, focused on the increasing challenges facing the profession, including job insecurity, delayed salaries, shrinking newsroom […]
Teachers Killed as Vehicle Ploughs into KUPPET Election Venue in Nairobi
Jan 31, 2026 at 06:30 PM
By KPC Reporter At least fifteen teachers died Saturday when a vehicle veered off the road, crashing into City Primary School, Nairobi’s Ngara area, during Kenya Union of Post Primary Education Teachers elections. The teachers were lining up to vote when the bus reportedly lost control and crashed into the school compound, crushing several educators […]
NPS Takes Action Against Senior Officers Over Nandi Hills Incident
Jan 31, 2026 at 05:37 PM
By Ongaga Ongaga The National Police Service (NPS) has taken disciplinary action against six senior officers following a disturbing CCTV incident recorded at a pool table venue in Nandi Hills. In a statement issued on Saturday, the Office of the Inspector General said the action followed the emergence of the video, which prompted an immediate […]
Wetang’ula Rallies North Rift Behind Ruto’s 2027 Re-Election Bid, Cites Economic Gains
Jan 31, 2026 at 11:46 AM
By Courtesy/ Speaker’s Press Unit (SPU) National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang’ula has urged North Rift residents to back President William Ruto’s re-election bid, citing economic stabilisation and the revival of key development projects. Speaking in Moiben Constituency, Uasin Gishu County, on Friday during the burial of Mama Rosebella Jepkemboi Kosgei—the mother-in-law of Industrialisation Principal Secretary […]
Kisii County Rolls Out School Milk Programme, Plans Milk Processing Factory
Jan 31, 2026 at 11:31 AM
By KPC Reporter Kisii County has launched a school milk programme and announced plans to build a milk processing factory to boost dairy farming, child nutrition and the local economy. Speaking during the launch of milk distribution to Early Childhood Development Education (ECDE) learners, Governor Paul Simba Arati said the county has begun supplying […]
Governor Nyaribo: County to Restore Scholarships for Needy Students
Jan 30, 2026 at 07:25 PM
By Courtesy/ GPU Nyamira Governor Amos Nyaribo has announced that plans are underway to restore the county’s scholarships programme targeting bright but needy students. Speaking on Friday at Rianyamage in Magwagwa Ward during the burial of Mama Alice Kwamboka Bikani, the Governor said concerns previously raised by the Controller of Budget and other oversight agencies […]