By Nyang’au Araka A classic board game known as scrabble is gathering popularity in upcountry towns including Nyamira and Kisii. On Monday, players from the two counties participated in the Gusii Regional Scribble tournament at Fast Team Hotel, Nyamira County. “This is a battle of brains that transforms a handful of wooden tiles into a […]

By Nyang’au yang’au Araka Pope Francis, whose death was announced Monday at 89, was 21 when he nearly lost his life. Named Jorge Mario Bergoglio when he was born on 17 December 1936 in Argentina, the man who became Pope suffered a severe bout of pneumonia that led to the removal of part of his […]

By Benard Orwongo For the longest time, eye care has been an overlooked facet of healthcare, despite its profound effects on a large segment of the global population. A recent study has unveiled a distressing reality: countless school-aged children are suffering from eye problems that severely impede their academic progress. Research from the Kenya Association […]

By KPC Reporter Gender Principal Secretary (PS) Anne Wang’ombe led a tree planting activity in Kisii where she emphasized the importance of environmental conservation and sustainable living. Wang’ombe said residents have a role to play in planting and protecting trees as Kenya seeks to mitigate possible debilitating effects of environmental degradation. “We have not only […]

By Benard Orwongo Kenyans continue to die from haemophilia (a disorder where blood doesn’t clot in the typical way because it doesn’t have enough blood-clotting proteins), yet the condition is manageable. Latest statistics show that over the past four years, 25 Kenyans have died from complications linked to the condition. This sobering statistic was shared […]

By KPC Reporter Gender Principal Secretary (PS) Anne Wang’ombe has called on families to inculcate good morals in children for a better and cohesive society. Wang’ombe also asked couples to coexist and nurture the spirit of mutual respect. Speaking during a tree planting event in Kisii, Wang’ombe emphasized the importance of love, unity and mutual […]

By Dan Isaac Bw’Onyancha For over 60 years, the Kenya National Drama and Film Festival has been a breeding ground for raw talent and powerful storytelling. From modest beginnings in colonial classrooms, it has grown into a vibrant national stage where students explore identity, justice, culture, and the state of the nation. School halls become […]

By Janet Nyanchoka Health Cabinet Secretary (CS) Aden Duale has suspended kidney transplant services at Mediheal Hospital, Eldoret. Duale also suspended two top health officials amid an alleged organs harvesting and trafficking scandal. This comes hours after Kisii Senator Richard Onyonka sought a statement from the Standing Committee on Health in the Senate regarding the […]

By Shem Onderi Mosquito,make public your blood group…So we can call for a national blood donation drive.We’ll gather as much blood as we can,focus on a single type,so we can supply it. Tell us—via email, text—let it go viral,so humanity can donate generously,pump it into a blood bank.Then you call your kin.Let them line up […]

By KPC Reporter Four men who are accused of trafficking garden ants will know their fate next week. The Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) Law Courts adjourned their case until next Wednesday. Senior Principal Magistrate Njeri Thuku granted the adjournment to allow for the completion of crucial pre-sentencing reports in the biopiracy case. On Monday, […]