By KPC Reporter Kenya has renewed its commitment to combating tobacco and nicotine addiction, particularly among young people, as the country joined the rest of the world in marking World No Tobacco Day 2026. Public Health and Professional Standards Principal Secretary Mary Muthoni Muriuki warned that tobacco and emerging nicotine products continue to pose a […]

By Mandere Onyinkwa Kenya has stepped up surveillance and screening measures at all points of entry as authorities race to prevent the deadly Ebola virus from entering the country. This follows outbreaks in neighboring Uganda and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). At the center of the heightened alert is Nairobi’s Jomo Kenyatta International Airport […]

By KPC Sports Reporter The Nyayo National Stadium Indoor Arena erupted on Saturday as Kenya’s karate stars thrilled home fans with a series of standout performances at the Union of African Karate Federations (UFAK) Region East Karate Championships, headlined by a brilliant double-gold display from David Ngati. Ngati emerged as one of the tournament’s biggest […]

By KPC Reporter The East African Community (EAC) will hold an emergency meeting of health ministers next week to coordinate a regional response to the ongoing Ebola outbreak that has affected the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and Uganda. The Extra-Ordinary Virtual Meeting of the Sectoral Council of Ministers responsible for Health is scheduled for […]

By KPC Sports Reporter Race-walker Eric Shikuku, sprinters Grace Kidake and Sylvia Chesebe were among the standout performers at the Athletics Kenya Masters trials held on Saturday at the Ulinzi Sports Complex. The trials were staged to select Kenya’s team for the 2026 World Masters Athletics Championships scheduled for Daegu, South Korea, from August 22 […]

By Stephen Maranga The Ibeno Ward MCA Steve Arika’s Super Cup tournament will culminate in a high-profile fixture between Shabana FC and an Ibeno Ward combined team at the Nyanturago Sports Academy on June 7, 2026. The ward, which comprises nine sublocations across two locations, has seen unprecedented football activity. Kerera Location includes Nyamagwa, Riangabi, […]

By Mandere Onyinkwa The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) has confirmed significant progress in the probe into the tragic fire at Utumishi Girls Senior Secondary School in Gilgil, Nakuru County, where sixteen students lost their lives recently. In a statement issued on Sunday, the DCI revealed that forensic analysis of CCTV footage, combined with collaboration […]

By Ongaga Ongaga Team Huzi successfully defended its Rhino Charge crown on Sunday as the 2026 edition of Kenya’s iconic off-road motorsport event raised a record KSh365.4 million for conservation and community development projects. Held at Ngilai Conservancy in Samburu East Constituency, the 37th Rhino Charge attracted 60 competitors who tackled the region’s rugged, roadless […]

By KPC Sports Reporter Kenya has topped the medal standings at the UFAK Region East Cadets, Juniors and Seniors Karate Championship held in Nairobi, collecting an impressive 47 medals to finish well ahead of regional rivals. The host nation amassed 16 gold, 22 silver and nine bronze medals to emerge overall champions, while Ethiopia finished […]

By Nyang’au Araka Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has called for the installation of comprehensive CCTV surveillance systems and central monitoring control rooms in schools across the country. Murkomen made the call following the deadly fire tragedy at Utumishi Girls Academy that claimed the lives of several students. Speaking during a thanksgiving ceremony at Kipsigis […]