Category Archives: World
Doctor Cheptinga: Specialist Gap Putting Kenyan Lives at Risk
Apr 22, 2026 at 10:21 AM
By Nyang’au Araka Kenya is facing a critical shortage of medical specialists, leaving patients across the country without access to life-saving care, a leading doctor has warned. In a detailed opinion, Dr. Cheptinga K. Philip, Chief Nephrologist and Head of Transplantation at Moi Teaching and Referral Hospital (MTRH), said the country’s health challenges go beyond […]
Police Warn Against Delays as Kenya Moves to Eliminate Trade Barriers Along Northern Corridor
Apr 22, 2026 at 08:17 AM
By Mandere Onyinkwa The National Police Service has warned officers against causing unnecessary delays along key transport routes as the government intensifies efforts to eliminate Non-Tariff Barriers (NTBs) on the Northern Corridor Transit Route. This came during a high-level sensitisation forum held Tuesday at the National Police Leadership Academy, bringing together security agencies, government departments, […]
150 Kenyan Police Officers Return from Haiti as Fourth MSS Contingent Completes Tour
Apr 22, 2026 at 07:46 AM
By Ongaga Ongaga The fourth contingent of National Police Service officers deployed to Haiti under the Kenya-led Multinational Security Support Mission returned to the country on Tuesday. The return happened after completing their tour of duty in the Caribbean nation. The 150 officers touched down at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) aboard national carrier Kenya […]
Interior Ministry Slams Daily Nation Over “False” Land-Grab Claims
Apr 22, 2026 at 07:36 AM
By KPC Reporter The Ministry of Interior and National Administration has angrily dismissed a front-page story in the Daily Nation linking Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen to a Sh20 billion land dispute. In a statement issued Wednesday, the CS’s office described the article as “falsehoods circulating in one of the dailies” and accused the newspaper of […]
KBC Revamp Drive Gains Momentum as Wagunda Meets Board Over GOE Reforms
Apr 21, 2026 at 05:11 PM
By Mandere Onyinkwa The Kenya Broadcasting Corporation (KBC) revamp took center stage as the Principal Secretary for Public Investments and Assets Management, Cyrell Wagunda, met the broadcaster’s Board of Directors to accelerate reforms under the Government Owned Enterprise (GOE) framework. In the meeting, Wagunda said the enactment of the GOE Act 2025 signals a major […]
Parliamentarians Sound Alarm Over Rising Gangs, Political Violence Ahead of 2027 Polls
Apr 21, 2026 at 04:50 PM
By Ongaga Ongaga A parliamentary committee has escalated concerns over the resurgence of criminal gangs and escalating political violence, warning that the trend could jeopardise national security and the credibility of the 2027 General Election. The National Assembly Departmental Committee on Administration and Internal Security urged the Ministry of Interior to move swiftly, cautioning against […]
DCP, Jubilee Clash Over Ol Kalou By-Election
Apr 21, 2026 at 04:32 PM
By Mandere Onyinkwa A simmering political standoff is unfolding within the opposition ranks after an exchange between Hezron Obaga of the Democratic Change Party (DCP) and Jeremiah Kioni of the Jubilee Party exposed sharp divisions ahead of the Ol Kalou parliamentary by-election. In a statement, Obaga—DCP’s National Secretary General—made it clear that his party will […]
Heavy Rainfall Advisory Issued as Downpours Intensify Across Multiple Regions
Apr 21, 2026 at 03:58 PM
By Ongaga Ongaga The Kenya Meteorological Department has issued a heavy rainfall advisory warning of intensified downpours across several parts of the country between April 22 and April 27, 2026. In the advisory released on Tuesday, the department cautioned that rainfall is “likely to intensify, with accumulations exceeding 20mm in 24 hours” in affected areas, […]
Ford-Asili Raises Alarm Over Economy, Governance, Calls for National Dialogue
Apr 21, 2026 at 02:25 PM
By KPC Reporter The Forum for Republican Democracy–Asili (FORD–Asili) has warned that Kenya is at a critical crossroads, citing deepening economic hardship, rising political intolerance, and growing concerns over governance. In a press statement signed by Secretary General Njeru Kathangu, the party urged restraint among citizens and leaders alike, cautioning against escalating tensions. “When and […]
Second Wellness Camp in Nairobi as Sports Journalists Prioritise Health and Fitness
Apr 21, 2026 at 01:56 PM
By KPC Sports Reporter The Sports Journalists Association of Kenya (SJAK) has held its second wellness medical camp in Nairobi, aimed at helping media practitioners assess their health status early and promote preventive care within the newsroom. The initiative, first conceptualised by SJAK members two years ago, has now been implemented in partnership with Holistic […]