Category Archives: World
Kenya Redefines Postal Sector as Engine of Digital Economy at PAPU Conference
Mar 26, 2026 at 04:10 PM
By KPC Reporter Principal Secretary for Broadcasting, Communications and the Digital Economy, Stephen Isaboke, represented the country at the 11th Pan African Postal Union (PAPU) Plenipotentiary Conference in Kampala. Isaboke showcased Kenya’s determination to transform the postal sector from a historical relic into a modern driver of e-commerce, logistics, financial inclusion, and cross-border trade. […]
Revealed: Inside the Deepening Textbook Approval Crisis
Mar 26, 2026 at 03:58 PM
By KPC Reporter Fresh details have emerged linking delays in the rollout of Grade 11 textbooks to a controversial escalation of evaluation and resubmission fees. This has placed the Kenya Institute of Curriculum Development (KICD) and the Kenya Publishers Association (KPA) at the center of a growing industry storm. The developments come against the backdrop […]
CA ‘Clarifies’ Mobile Phone Rules Amid Public Confusion Over ‘Ban’ Claims
Mar 26, 2026 at 03:34 PM
By Hyline Ocharo The Communications Authority of Kenya (CA) has moved to calm public concern following widespread reports suggesting a ban on low-cost mobile phones. CA clarified that no such directive exists under its newly issued 2026 technical specifications. In a press statement released Thursday, the Authority said recent media coverage—including discussions amplified by platforms […]
KU Off to Winning Start as KUSF Ball Games Serve Thrilling Opening Day at CUEA
Mar 26, 2026 at 03:26 PM
By KPC Sports Reporter Defending champions Kenyatta University (KU) launched their title defence with a 27-17 victory over rivals University of Eldoret (UOE) in a men’s handball match on the opening day of the Kenya Universities Sports Federation (KUSF) ball games at the Catholic University of Eastern Africa (CUEA) on Thursday morning. The win […]
Concern as Type-C Chargeable Phones Become Mandatory
Mar 26, 2026 at 11:11 AM
By KPC Reporter Mobile phone dealers and importers in Kenya are facing major disruption following a new directive by the Communications Authority of Kenya requiring all mobile devices sold in the country to support USB Type-C charging. The directive, outlined in newly released technical specifications, makes USB Type-C the standard charging interface for all mobile […]
EAC Calls for Abstracts Ahead of Regional Education Conference in Nairobi
Mar 26, 2026 at 09:18 AM
By Nyang’au Araka The East African Community has announced a call for abstracts ahead of the 2nd EAC Regional Education Conference set to take place from August 24 to 28, 2026 in Nairobi. The conference, organised in collaboration with RELI Africa and other education stakeholders, will bring together policymakers, educators, researchers, development partners, private sector […]
EAC Leaders Convene in Kigali for AI Summit to Drive Regional Growth
Mar 26, 2026 at 09:07 AM
By Nyang’au Araka A major regional conference aimed at aligning the use of artificial intelligence (AI) to accelerate economic growth and development across the region will be held in Rwanda later this month. The 4th East African Community (EAC) Regional Science, Technology and Innovation (STI) Conference, scheduled for March 30 to April 1 at the […]
NCBA Golf Series Hits Railway as Ulinzi Invitational Debuts in Busy Weekend
Mar 26, 2026 at 08:48 AM
By KPC Sports Reporter The 2026 NCBA golf calendar gathers pace this weekend with the NCBA Golf Series staging its sixth qualifier at Kenya Railway Golf Club on Saturday. At the same time, the Kenya Amateur Golf Championship (KAGC) circuit tees off the inaugural Ulinzi Invitational at Kenya Airforce Golf Club. The Railway qualifier is […]
South Africa Extend Dominance as Kenya Hold Second at All Africa Junior Golf Championships
Mar 25, 2026 at 04:27 PM
By KPC Sports Reporter Team Kenya’s boys and girls maintained their second-place positions after the second round of the All Africa Junior Teams Golf Championships at the par-72 Windsor Golf and Country Club. South Africa, however, stretched their lead at the top, opening a commanding gap heading into the final round on Thursday, where the […]
MCK Strengthens School Journalism Clubs to Advance Media Literacy
Mar 25, 2026 at 04:14 PM
The Media Council of Kenya (MCK) is enhancing school journalism clubs as a key platform for promoting Media, Information and Digital Literacy (MIDL) among learners. The initiative equips students with the skills to navigate, analyse and create content in today’s complex digital environment. To streamline previously fragmented efforts, MCK brought together journalism club patrons from […]