Category Archives: World
Amboseli Main Airstrip Reopens After Flooding Closure
May 08, 2026 at 06:09 PM
By KPC Reporter The Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) has announced the resumption of operations at the Amboseli Main Airstrip in Amboseli National Park, following a temporary closure caused by flooding in March. The airstrip was shut down on 9th March 2026 after heavy rainfall left the runway unsafe for aircraft operations. A joint technical inspection […]
Hustler Fund Customers Set to Access Bigger Bank Loans Through New Equity Partnership
May 08, 2026 at 05:56 PM
By Ongaga Ongaga The Financial Inclusion Fund, popularly known as the Hustler Fund, is seeking partnerships with mainstream financial institutions to enable borrowers with strong repayment records to access larger loans from commercial banks. Speaking in Nairobi, Hustler Fund Chief Executive Officer Henry Tanui said the initiative is aimed at creating a clear transition path […]
Support Pours In at Onyonka Home After Mother’s Death
May 08, 2026 at 03:06 PM
By Josiah Kariuki Leaders, friends, relatives, and mourners have continued to visit the Nairobi home of Richard Onyonka following the death of his mother, Mama Teresia Omoke. The family has received an outpouring of comfort, prayers, and solidarity during the difficult period of mourning. The home has become a gathering place of shared grief and […]
Kenya Medical Association Moves to Reinforce Patient Confidentiality and Dignity
May 08, 2026 at 02:57 PM
By Nyang’au Araka The Kenya Medical Association (KMA) has issued a sweeping directive aimed at strengthening patient confidentiality, dignity, and privacy across all healthcare facilities in the country. In as statement signed by Secretary General Lyndah Kemunto, the association described these principles as “non‑negotiable” and warned that violations would attract disciplinary measures, including sanctions against […]
Wangaya Strikes Early, Wins April SportPesa Player of the Month
May 08, 2026 at 01:42 PM
By KPC Sports Reporter Nairobi United forward Kevin Wangaya has been named the SportPesa Premier League Player of the Month for April after a string of decisive performances that saw his team go unbeaten. The 20‑year‑old Kenya U20 international earned the accolade by scoring three goals and providing three assists in five matches, consistently giving […]
The Vanishing Era of Iron-Fisted Women in Kenyan Politics
May 08, 2026 at 10:30 AM
By Robert Nyasato I miss the era of iron-fisted women. The kind of women who took the podium and made the atmosphere reverberate. Women who articulated issues affecting Kenyans with surgical precision, debating policy, budgets, and injustice without ever leaning on gender as a shield or shortcut. Their argument was their armor. They were not […]
Tomato Prices Double as Heavy Rains Disrupt Supply in Nyamira
May 08, 2026 at 10:17 AM
By Abigael Kibanga Tomato prices in Nyamira have more than doubled since early May 2026 due to heavy rains disrupting supply chains and damaging crops in producing regions. At Nyamira matatu stage, traders say the sharp increase has significantly reduced customer demand as many residents can no longer afford the staple ingredient. Diana Nyanchama, a […]
Trump is trapped by his own strategy as he grapples for an exit in Iran
May 08, 2026 at 07:03 AM
By Stephen Collinson America’s President Donald Trump is facing mounting pressure as the war with Iran drags into its 10th week, far longer than the quick operation his administration initially appeared to expect. Despite repeated claims from the White House that peace talks are progressing and victory is near, the conflict has become increasingly difficult […]
Journalism Grants to Shape Kenya’s Pension Narrative Unveiled
May 08, 2026 at 06:24 AM
By Job Maangi The Retirement Benefits Authority (RBA), in partnership with the Media Council of Kenya (MCK), has launched a new grants programme to support journalists in reporting on retirement savings and pension issues. The initiative, unveiled this week, offers travel grants of up to KShs 10,000 to MCK‑accredited journalists and media practitioners, aiming to […]
Midnight Tip-Off Helps Police Foil Suspected Criminal Plot at Kisii Bus Park
May 08, 2026 at 06:04 AM
By Mandere Onyinkwa A midnight tip-off from vigilant residents helped police arrest four suspects at Kisii Bus Park and recover a homemade gun before crime struck. Panic erupted at the bus park after suspects tried to flee police, but officers from Kisii Central Police Station swiftly cornered and arrested all four in a dramatic crackdown. […]