By KPC Reporter The Media Council of Kenya (MCK) has rebuked former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, accusing him of placing a journalist’s life in danger after he publicly denounced Citizen TV’s Stephen Letoo during a political event on December 3. In the remarks, Gachagua labelled Letoo “the worst journalist,” accused him of bias, and went […]

By Ng’wono Bw’Otwere President William Ruto has praised the International Monetary Fund (IMF) for remaining a steady and constructive ally in Kenya’s economic reform journey Ruto said the partnership has been central to stabilising the country’s finances and unlocking technical support across key sectors. He made the remarks in Washington, D.C., where he held warm […]

By Ng’wono Bw’Otwere Nyamira Governor Amos Nyaribo has once again outmaneuvered his political rivals after the Senate threw out the latest impeachment attempt against him. The Senate ruled that the County Assembly failed to meet the basic constitutional threshold required to send a governor home. The dramatic conclusion followed a tense first day of Senate […]

By KPC Reporter Kenya has formally presented its bid to host the 2025 Africa Media Convention (AMC). Representatives expressed confidence that the country’s vibrant and resilient media sector makes it the ideal destination for the continent’s premier media gathering. The presentation was made Tuesday evening during a hybrid session at the African Union headquarters in […]

By Ng’wono Bw’Ontwere Kenya’s media fraternity gathered at the Sun & Sand Beach Resort in Kilifi for the 8th Annual Kenya Editors’ Guild (KEG) Convention, officially opened by Cabinet Secretary for Information, Communications and the Digital Economy, William Kabogo. The theme—Truth, Trust and Technology: The Place of Journalism in the Digital Era—set the tone for […]

By KPC Reporter Kenya has delivered a landmark victory for smallholder farmers after the High Court ruled that sharing and saving indigenous seeds is not a crime. The court effectively shut down punitive sections of the Seed and Plant Varieties Act. The judgment, delivered in Nairobi marks a historic win for food sovereignty, climate justice, […]

By Janet Nyanchoka Nyamwamu The Senate will now handle the impeachment of Nyamira Governor Amos Kimwomi Nyaribo in a full plenary session after a motion to create a special committee failed for lack of a seconder. The motion, introduced by the Senate Majority Leader and listed as Order No. 8 on Thursday’s Order Paper, was […]

By KPC C Reporter President Suluhu Hassan and Tanzanian security chiefs could be hauled before the International Criminal Court (ICC) in the coming months over alleged atrocities during the country’s general elections recently. News outlets reported that the country’s security agencies were thrown into panic on Tuesday when a coalition of international legal and human […]

By Arnold Ageta UN Climate Change Executive Secretary Simon Stiell has praised the world’s recent climate achievements but urged nations to accelerate their efforts, warning that the window for meaningful action is rapidly narrowing. Speaking in Belém, Brazil, during the COP30 Conference, Stiell stressed that global unity is essential at a time when the world […]

By Arnold Ageta Kenya’s media habits are shifting faster than ever, with social media now emerging as the country’s leading source of news. This is according to the Media Council of Kenya’s State of the Media Report 2024, which paints a clear picture of how Kenyans—especially the youth—are changing the way they consume information. The […]