By Janet Nyamwamu Steve Munyakho, who spent over 13 years on death row in Saudi Arabia, is finally free, and a smile has been restored on his mother Dorothy Kweyu’s face. His release is an outcome of a relentless campaign led by the veteran journalist, and a coalition of diplomatic and religious allies. Foreign Affairs […]

By Ongaga Ongaga Health Cabinet Secretary Duale Adan has announced sweeping reforms to Kenya’s nursing internship programme, following serious irregularities in the 2025/2026 placement cycle. The announcement came during a consultative meeting with universities offering Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BScN) programmes, where the CS outlined a series of interventions aimed at restoring transparency, fairness, […]

By KPC Reporter When Clement Nyangacha, Principal of Kebirigo High School, shared a personal story on Facebook, it struck a chord far beyond the school gates. His post touched on the Ministry of Education’s sweeping directive: no secondary school in Kenya shall withhold KCSE certificates from students over unpaid fees. The directive enforces Section 10(1)(b) […]

By Dories Kwamboka The Law Society of Kenya (LSK) and the Democratic Action Party-Kenya (DAP-K) have condemned the government’s use of anti-terrorism laws to prosecute peaceful demonstrators. The two entities said the move was a dangerous erosion of civil liberties. The criticism comes amid ongoing nationwide protests led by youth and civil society groups demanding […]

By Michelle Dibo Broadcasting and Telecommunications Principal Secretary Stephen Isaboke has reaffirmed the government’s commitment to bridging Kenya’s digital divide, describing digital inclusion as a powerful equalizer for underserved and marginalised communities. Speaking during a consultative meeting with the Executive Office of the President’s Marginalised and Minority Affairs Unit, led by Lowoi Josphat, Isaboke outlined […]

By Janet Nyamwamu The Decentralized Funds Accounts Committee has raised alarm over persistent accountability failures in the management of public funds, particularly in Mosop and Nandi Hills constituencies. Appearing before the committee chaired by Dr. Gideon Mulyungi (Mwingi Central), fund managers from both constituencies faced tough questions over incomplete project records, missing land title deeds, […]

By Janet Nyamwamu Kenya’s media industry leaders have thrown their weight behind the proposed Code of Conduct for Media Practice, 2025, urging Parliament to accelerate its ratification. They said this will strengthen ethical journalism and rebuild public trust in the digital era. Appearing before the National Assembly Committee on Delegated Legislation, representatives from the Kenya […]

By Janet Nyamwamu The Senate Standing Committee on Health met Tuesday to deliberate on the Kenya Health Products and Technologies Regulatory Authority Bill, 2022 (National Assembly Bills No. 54 of 2022). The proposed legislation aims to streamline the regulation, registration, and quality control of medical products and technologies in Kenya. During the sitting chaired by […]

By Frank Kendall Like the fog in Carl Sandburg’s poem, fear has come on little cat feet, seeping silently into various parts of American society. It sits, looking over not just harbor and city, but all of America. I have seen and been affected by this fear over the past several months. It has seeped […]

By KPC Reporter Lawyer and social commentator Danstan Omari has challenged Kenya’s media industry to reclaim its role as a beacon of hope for the boy child. “The media sets the tone for national conversations,” Omari declared after addressing students of Moi Gesusu High School, Kisii. “If we want to uplift our sons, we must […]