Category Archives: World
LSK Condemns Fuel Price Hike, Police Brutality as Protests Rock Kenya
May 18, 2026 at 02:45 PM
By KPC Reporter The Law Society of Kenya has announced plans to take legal action against the latest fuel price increase by the Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority. The Society warned that the move has plunged the country deeper into economic distress and triggered widespread public unrest. In a statement, LSK President Charles Kanjama said […]
Aaron Rai Ends England’s 107-Year PGA Drought, Extends Kenya Open Champions’ Winning Legacy
May 18, 2026 at 02:24 PM
By KPC Sports Reporter The 2026 US PGA Championship produced more than just a historic victory for England on Sunday. It also revived a familiar pattern in golf: Kenya Open champions rarely stop at a single triumph. That trend continued when Aaron Rai, who proudly embraces his Kenyan roots, stormed to victory at the US […]
Maraga Demands Urgent Fuel Tax Relief as Nationwide Transport Strike Bites
May 18, 2026 at 02:17 PM
By Ongaga Ongaga Former Chief Justice David Maraga has called for urgent intervention to cushion Kenyans from soaring fuel prices and the crippling nationwide transport strike that disrupted movement across the country on Monday. In a statement shared on his social media platforms, Maraga blamed what he termed “bad governance” for the paralysis in the […]
EAC Raises Alarm Over New Ebola Outbreak in DR Congo
May 18, 2026 at 08:38 AM
By Mandere Onyinkwa The East African Community (EAC) has urged member states to tighten surveillance and strengthen emergency preparedness following a fresh outbreak of Ebola Virus Disease in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). In a statement issued Monday from the EAC headquarters in Arusha, Tanzania, the regional bloc said the outbreak was confirmed on […]
Nationwide Transport Fuel Strike Kicks Off at Midnight as Operators Demand Lower Pump Prices
May 17, 2026 at 05:53 PM
By Ongaga Ongaga A nationwide transport sector fuel strike will begin at midnight on Monday after stakeholders across Kenya’s transport industry unanimously agreed to withdraw services in protest against rising fuel prices and Government policies in the petroleum sector. In a joint statement issued after a high-level consultative meeting held on Sunday, the Transport Sector […]
Kenya on High Alert as Ebola Outbreak Reported in DRC
May 17, 2026 at 05:30 PM
By KPC Reporter The Ministry of Health has issued an urgent advisory to all County Governments following a confirmed outbreak of Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). According to the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention, 246 suspected cases and 65 deaths have been reported in Ituri Province, with […]
OPINION: The Paradoxical Success of the Africa Forward Summit
May 17, 2026 at 05:04 PM
By Ken Bosire The two-day Africa Forward Summit closed yesterday in Nairobi with two irreconcilable verdicts. Inside the Kenyatta International Convention Centre, a communiqué spoke of co-investment, partnership of equals, and €23 billion in pledges to reshape Africa’s economic trajectory. Outside, on the pavement, the air carried a different message: tear gas and chants of […]
NCBA Golf Series: Kimani, Sirat Shine at Limuru Leg to Book Grand Finale Slots
May 17, 2026 at 08:33 AM
By KPC Sports Reporter Francis Kimani and Jackie Sirat emerged victorious at the Limuru Country Club leg of the NCBA Golf Series held on Saturday, as golfers intensified the race for qualification to the Grand Finale set for November at Karen Country Club. The tournament attracted a strong field of 249 golfers from Limuru and […]
Government Extends NGO Transition Period Under PBO Act by One Year
May 16, 2026 at 05:26 PM
By KPC Reporter The government has extended by one year the transition period for non-governmental organizations (NGOs) to register under the Public Benefits Organizations (PBO) Act, giving civil society groups more time to comply with the new legal framework. According to a special issue of the Kenya Gazette, Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen approved the […]
Omanyala, Kipyegon Shine as Kenya Stars at Shanghai Diamond League
May 16, 2026 at 05:19 PM
By KPC Sports Reporter Kenyan athletes delivered another impressive performance at the Diamond League meeting in Shanghai, China, with sprint star Ferdinand Omanyala and middle-distance queen Faith Kipyegon leading the country’s strong showing on the global stage. In a statement, Principal Secretary for Sports Elijah Mwangi praised the athletes for their outstanding performances, saying Kenya […]