By KPC Correspondent Kenya is mourning the passing of Catherine Nyamato, a pioneering gender rights activist, civic educator, and former nominated Member of Parliament for West Mugirango. Known affectionately as Ekerebi (headscarf) by her constituents, Nyamato leaves behind a legacy of fearless advocacy and transformative leadership. She got nominated by former President Daniel Moi during […]

By KPC Reporter in Arusha David Omwoyo of the Media Council of Kenya (MCK) has been catapulted into global and regional media leadership. Omwoyo, who is serving as the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) at MCK was elected President of World Press Association of Press Councils at the Pan African Media Councils Summit in Arusha, Tanzania. […]

By Obaigwa Alex The Auditor General Nancy Gathungu has exposed staggering misuse of taxpayers’ money within Kenya’s Ministry of Education. A special audit for the 2024-2025 financial year unveiled that billions of shillings were channeled into non-existent schools, funds that were meant for legitimate education programs. Out of 33 schools sampled, 14 phantom institutions received […]

By KPC Reporter in Arusha David Omwoyo, Chief Executive Officer of the Media Council of Kenya (MCK), has been elected as the new Chairperson of the East African Press Councils (EAPC). The announcement was made during the second Pan-African Media Councils Summit going on in Arusha, where delegates from across the region have convened to […]

By KPC Reporter As Artificial Intelligence (AI) reshapes global communication, African media systems are confronting a new existential threat: the weaponization of misinformation. This came to the fore during the 2nd edition of the African Media Councils Summit, held in Arusha, Tanzania. The host country’s Vice President Dr Philip Mpango sounded the alarm, warning that […]

By KPC Reporter in Arusha Tanzania’s former presidents Mwalimu Nyerere and Hassan Mwinyi were today honoured at the Pan-African Media Councils Summit in Arusha, in recognition of their foundational roles in shaping the country’s media landscape and championing press freedom across Africa. The awards, presented to the duo posthumously during the Media Council of Tanzania’s […]

By Faith Nyabuto Members of Parliament have voiced strong criticism against what they describe as reckless political rhetoric, urging national leaders to surround themselves with competent and principled advisors. Speaking on Monday, lawmakers emphasized the need for political leaders to utilize institutional frameworks to address the country’s pressing challenges—while safeguarding the lives and property of […]

By Dories Kwamboka Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has rejected recent calls for a national dialogue, insisting that meaningful change can only be achieved at the ballot box in 2027. Addressing Kenyans living in the United States, Gachagua dismissed negotiations with President William Ruto and opposition leader Raila Odinga, arguing that previous dialogues had yielded […]

By Faith Nyabuto A cross-section of leaders have expressed optimism that the newly constituted Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) will deliver credible results. Speaking on Monday, advocate Steve Ogolla noted that public confidence hinges on how the commission communicates its actions and decisions. He cautioned against prolonged legal battles over the composition and interviews of commissioners. “We […]

By Dennis Nyang’au Prominent lawyer Danstan Omari has raised alarm over the unexplained disappearance of Hussein Abdirahman Mohamed, the Deputy County Commissioner (DCC), who went missing on July 8. The officer also served as Huduma Centre Manager in Wajir County. In a petition filed before the High Court, Omari is demanding that the state produce […]