Category Archives: World
Photo-Finish Thrillers Crown Lorot and Nyirarukundo at Record-Breaking LOOP Safari Gravel Series
Jun 14, 2026 at 09:53 AM
By KPC Sports Correspondent Uganda’s Lawrence Lorot and Rwanda’s Claudette Nyirarukundo claimed victory in the men’s and women’s elite 100KM races respectively after dramatic photo-finish endings at the second leg of the 2026 LOOP Safari Gravel Series held at Hell’s Gate National Park. The event attracted a record 956 cyclists from across the world, the […]
Kabete Challenge Tees Off at VetLab as Africa’s Top Golfers Battle for Sunshine Development Tour Honours
Jun 14, 2026 at 09:45 AM
By KPC Sports Reporter Action is underway at VetLab Sports Club as golfers from across Africa and beyond compete for top honours at the Kabete Challenge, the third leg of the 2026/27 Sunshine Development Tour – East Africa Swing season. The three-day tournament has attracted a field of 67 players from 10 countries, all vying […]
Bhang Legalisation: Beyond the Plant, Are We Ready for the Responsibility?
Jun 13, 2026 at 02:05 PM
By Godwin Mose Bhang is, at its core, just a plant. The real question is not whether the plant itself is good or bad, but whether society is mature enough to manage its use responsibly. Legalising it may not be Kenya’s biggest problem; how people choose to use it could be. In Kenya, we have […]
Wetang’ula to MPs: Seal legal loopholes to safeguard Sacco savings
Jun 13, 2026 at 01:39 PM
By Speaker’s Press Unit (SPU) National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang’ula has urged Members of Parliament to urgently review cooperative laws and close loopholes that expose members’ savings to mismanagement and loss. Wetang’ula urged MPs to look at the law critically and seal all loopholes that could allow the plundering of resources. This even as he […]
Tea Board of Kenya Moves to Dispel “Myths” on Tea Levy, Reaffirms Industry Growth Commitment
Jun 13, 2026 at 08:02 AM
By Ongaga Ongaga The Tea Board of Kenya (TBK) has dismissed claims that it has disrupted the market and reaffirmed its role in strengthening the sector. In a statement, the Board addressed “widespread misinformation,” underscoring that the levy is designed to stabilize farmer earnings, enhance infrastructure, and promote Kenyan tea globally. TBK clarified that the […]
Nearly 1,000 Residents Benefit as Journalists Bring Free Medical Services to Kisumu
Jun 13, 2026 at 07:18 AM
By Monica Nashon Nearly 1,000 residents from Kisumu and neighbouring counties received free medical treatment during a medical camp organised by Jofuambo Welfare Group, a welfare association of journalists from the Lake Basin region. The event attracted a turnout of patients seeking medical consultations, treatment and medication, underscoring the growing challenge of accessing affordable healthcare. […]
MSF Opens Ebola Simulation Centre in Nairobi to Boost Regional Outbreak Readiness
Jun 12, 2026 at 04:56 PM
By Mandere Onyinkwa Médecins Sans Frontières / Doctors Without Borders Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) has established an Ebola Simulation Centre in Nairobi, Kenya. This is aimed at strengthening regional emergency preparedness amid the ongoing Ebola disease outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo Democratic Republic of the Congo. The temporary facility will serve as […]
Ministry Backs National Addressing Bill During Parliamentary Consultations
Jun 12, 2026 at 04:46 PM
By Josiah Kariuki The Ministry of Information, Communications and the Digital Economy has expressed support for the proposed National Addressing Bill, 2025 during stakeholder consultations before the National Assembly Departmental Committee on Communication, Information and Innovation. Appearing before the committee chaired by Dagoretti South MP John Kiarie, Principal Secretary for Broadcasting and Telecommunications Stephen Isaboke […]
Kenyan Sprinter Handed Eight-Year Doping Ban for Steroid Use and Tampering
Jun 12, 2026 at 04:36 PM
By KPC Sports Reporter National-level sprinter Samuel Kimani Wanjiru has been handed an eight-year ban from competition after the Sports Disputes Tribunal found him guilty of multiple anti-doping violations, including the use of a prohibited anabolic steroid and tampering with the doping control process. In a statement issued on Friday, the Anti-Doping Agency of Kenya […]
Kabete Challenge Draws Global Field as Sunshine Tour Race Intensifies
Jun 12, 2026 at 09:20 AM
By KPC Sports Reporter The Sunshine Development Tour – East Africa Swing heads to VetLab Sports Club for the Kabete Challenge, scheduled to run from Sunday, 14 June, to Tuesday, 16 June. This follows the conclusion of the NCBA Royal Classic at Royal Nairobi Golf Club recently. The tournament, the third leg of the 2026/27 […]