Category Archives: World
Maraga to Tour Turkana, Launch UKOMBOZI Rallies in Three-Day Political Push
May 21, 2026 at 10:28 AM
By KPC Reporter Chief Justice Emeritus and United Green Movement (UGM) presidential flagbearer David Maraga is set to begin a three-day tour of Turkana County on Friday. A statement from his secretariat said that this will be Maraga’s political outreach campaign that will culminate in the launch of the inaugural UKOMBOZI Rally in Lodwar. Maraga’s […]
Kenya’s Digital Future Will Depend on More Than Technology
May 20, 2026 at 05:30 PM
By Josiah Kariuki The engagements held today between the Ministry of Information, Communications and the Digital Economy, the Communications Authority of Kenya and the National Association of Professional Broadcasters may have appeared routine on the surface. In reality, however, they reflected something far more important — Kenya’s growing recognition that digital transformation is not simply […]
Mwanza Ready to Host First-Ever Lake Victoria Day Celebrations
May 20, 2026 at 04:04 PM
By KPC Reporter Preparations have been finalized for the inaugural Lake Victoria Day celebrations, which will take place from May 18 to 21, 2026 in Mwanza, Tanzania. The four-day event will be held at the Nane Nane Grounds in Mwanza City and is being organized by the Lake Victoria Basin Commission in partnership with the […]
Governor Orengo Decries Arbitrary Withdrawal of Security Detail
May 20, 2026 at 03:14 PM
By KPC Reporter Siaya County governor James Orengo, has raised alarm over what he terms as an “abrupt and unprocedural” withdrawal of his personal and residential security detail by the National Police Service. In a strongly worded protest seen by KPC on Wednesday addressed to the Inspector General of Police, Orengo condemned the move, stating […]
Arati Unveils Major Clean-Up and Development Drive in Kisii
May 20, 2026 at 02:49 PM
By Monica Nashon Simba Arati has urged residents to support ongoing efforts to improve cleanliness and accelerate development across Kisii County. Arati said the county government has introduced new waste management systems to keep the town clean and free from pollution. Speaking during a public event in Kisii, the governor said garbage is now sorted […]
DP Kenya Leader Slams Government Over Fuel Levy Securitization
May 20, 2026 at 02:37 PM
By Ongaga Ongaga The Democratic Party of Kenya has accused the Kenya Kwanza administration of hiding behind global tensions to deflect blame for the country’s rising fuel costs and worsening economic crisis. In a statement, Party Leader Justin Muturi said the government’s fiscal mismanagement, excessive taxation, and opaque borrowing schemes are the real drivers of […]
Ndindi Nyoro Pushes Plan to Cut Fuel Prices by Sh54
May 20, 2026 at 12:33 PM
By Ongaga Ongaga Kiharu MP Ndindi Nyoro has formally launched a parliamentary push to reduce fuel prices, proposing sweeping tax and levy cuts that could lower the cost of diesel by about Sh54 per litre. Documents seen by Parliament show that Nyoro wrote to the Clerk of the National Assembly on May 15 seeking legislative […]
Government Declares War on Milk Hawking
May 20, 2026 at 12:25 PM
By Mandere Onyinkwa The government has launched a nationwide crackdown on milk hawking, warning that the unregulated sale of raw milk poses a serious public health risk and threatens the long-term growth of Kenya’s dairy industry. Speaking during the flagging off of 25 bulk milk coolers at Uhuru Park in Nairobi, Agriculture and Livestock Development […]
Lands Committee Raises Concern Over Delays in Registry Projects, Backs Sh10.1 Billion Budget
May 20, 2026 at 12:20 PM
By KPC Reporter The National Assembly Departmental Committee on Lands and Physical Planning on Tuesday deliberated on revenue and expenditure estimates proposed by the State Department for the 2026/27 financial year. The meeting with Lands Principal Secretary Nixon Korir was chaired by North Mugirango MP Joash Nyamoko and focused on budget allocations, implementation bottlenecks in […]
LSK Moves to Court Over Fuel Price Hike, Citing Constitutional Violations and Lack of Transparency
May 20, 2026 at 09:35 AM
By KPC Reporter The Law Society of Kenya (LSK) recently filed a constitutional petition at the High Court in Nyamira, challenging the recent fuel price increases that have sparked nationwide outrage. The prices were announced by the Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) on May 15, and the Society has termed the hike unlawful, opaque, […]