Category Archives: World
POETIC TURN: Conductor, the Van Is Never Full
May 09, 2025 at 06:08 PM
By Shem Onderi Conductor — the van is never full!You handle the cash, the crowd, the call.Every rider meets your gaze,You usher them in, then out —Be it hard notes, soft bills, or clinking coin,You touch too much, yet take home too little.This bus is your daily business,Your wage rides on every fare. You run […]
Ruto’s Party Unamused, Writes To Orwoba Over Link With Matiang’i
May 09, 2025 at 05:16 PM
By Janet Nyanchoka Nominated Senator Gloria Orwoba is now facing accusations of disloyalty and unbecoming conduct by the United Democratic Alliance (UDA) party. Consequently, Orwoba has been instructed to appear before the party’s Disciplinary Committee on May 16th. The party cites her participation in events involving former Interior Cabinet Secretary Dr. Fred Matiang’i. A letter […]
Wetangula Warns MPs Against Taking Budget Talks To Funerals
May 09, 2025 at 09:21 AM
By KPC Reporter Parliamentarians are under instructions to drop the Finance Bill 2025/26 from their speeches at funerals and other public forums. As they proceeded for their short break, Speaker Moses Wetang’ula urged members to uphold the dignity of parliamentary processes by debating the Bill within the House and not in funerals or school events. […]
National Prayer Breakfast Set for May 29, President Ruto to Attend
May 09, 2025 at 08:54 AM
By KPC Reporter The Annual National Prayer Breakfast will take place on Thursday, 29th May 2025 in Nairobi, National Assembly Speaker, Moses Wetang’ula announced recently. Factored in the National Assembly calendar, the Prayer Breakfast is a solemn inter-denominational gathering that draws leaders from all sectors of society for prayer, reflection, and national rededication “The Annual […]
Nyamira Demands Lasting Guard for Development Funds
May 09, 2025 at 08:01 AM
By Janet Nyanchoka Nyamira residents want the National Government Constituencies Development Fund (NG-CDF), the National Government Affirmative Action Fund (NGAAF), and the Senate Oversight Fund (SOF) safeguarded in perpetuity. The residents spoke during a public participation drive on the Constitution of Kenya (Amendment) Bill No. 4 of 2025 recently. West Mugirango MP, Stephen Mogaka and […]
Matiang’i bid has rattled Kenya Kwanza, lawyer Danstan Omari says
Apr 30, 2025 at 01:19 PM
By Dennis Kirwa City advocate Danstan Omari says the Kenya Kwanza government and sympathisers have panicked due to the looming entry of Dr Fred Matiang’i in the presidential race. Omari said that the impressive track record of the former Cabinet Secretary (CS) is a good starting point as he trains his eyes on the presidency […]
How the Internet Is Stirring a Youthquake in Kenya
Apr 30, 2025 at 12:51 PM
By Dennis Kirwa The internet is fast empowering Kenya’s youth with access to information and expression but also exposing them to political manipulation, character attacks, and lifestyle pressures. Last year, a proposed Finance Bill sparked widespread protests led by tech-savvy Gen Z activists. Utilizing social media platforms like X (formerly Twitter), TikTok, Whatsapp and Instagram, […]
Gambling Advertisements Suspended After National Outcry
Apr 29, 2025 at 10:39 AM
By Nyang’au Araka The Betting Control and Licensing Board (BCLB) has suspended all gambling advertisements and testimonials across all media platforms for a period of thirty (30) days. The gambling activities affected include betting, gaming, lottery prize competitions, and all related promotional undertakings. “This directive applies to all licensed gambling operators and covers all forms […]
Journalist Edward Carey Kwach’s Voice Falls Silent
Apr 29, 2025 at 09:34 AM
By KPC Reporter Radio journalist, Edward Carey Kwach has died. He was 44. Kwach, whose latest work outlet was Spice FM, which is owned by the Standard Media Group, died on Monday night. “It is with profound sadness that we announce the untimely passing of our beloved son and brother, Carey, that occurred last night […]
Jalang’o finds self in trouble after witchery ‘joke’
Apr 28, 2025 at 02:18 PM
By Janet Nyanchoka Langata legislator, Phelix Odiwour, popularly known as Jalang’o found himself in trouble Sunday through Monday after he claimed that he had seen witches in Kisii. Apart from backlash on social media spearheaded by political leaders and residents of Gusii region, lawyers Danstan Omari and Sam Nyaberi threatened to sue the legislator, even […]