By KPC Reporter The East African Community (EAC) has convened a two-day high-level Multisectoral Dialogue in Kigali to tackle persistent trade barriers and accelerate regional integration. The meeting brings together officials from all eight Partner States, alongside private-sector representatives, to address operational and institutional challenges that continue to hinder intra-EAC trade. Despite legal and policy […]

By Nyang’au Araka On the morning of February 18, 1957, as pre-independence Nairobi stirred to life, a document was being prepared inside a colonial prison. Its heading read simply: Endorsement, and, today, the document is 69 years old. Beneath it, in neat typewriter ink, were the words: “I have the honour to inform you that […]

By Nyang’au Araka and Courtesy/ MCK The Media Council of Kenya (MCK) is strengthening global media collaborations to support sector growth and institutional resilience. Ahead of the upcoming Pan-African Media Summit, MCK held talks with representatives of the French Embassy in Kenya aimed at deepening international cooperation in media development and strategic partnerships. The discussions […]

By Monica Nashon Farmers across the country are being urged to take a frontline role in combating counterfeit seeds through a new national promotion campaign that rewards them for purchasing certified products. Speaking in Kisii during the launch of the national “Pick-Up” promotion campaign, Bayer East Africa Managing Director John Kanyingi said the initiative is […]

By Janet Nyamwamu Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna is not amused after the National Government committed Ksh.80 billion to Nairobi under a new cooperation framework as the entire process is legally flawed. The allocation is nearly four times what the county received in the current financial year. The funding targets key infrastructure and service sectors, including […]

By Ongaga Ongaga President William Ruto has defended the cooperation agreement between the National Government and Johnson Sakaja’s administration, even as a fresh court petition filed by Kenyans challenges the legality of the deal. Speaking Wednesday during an inspection tour of the Nairobi River regeneration works, the President said the partnership — valued at about […]

By Hyline Ocharo Unilever has announced a landmark five-year strategic partnership with Google Cloud aimed at accelerating the consumer goods giant’s digital transformation through advanced artificial intelligence and data technologies. Under the collaboration, Unilever will leverage Google Cloud’s AI, data analytics, and next-generation marketing tools to fuel growth across its global brand portfolio, including Dove, […]

By KPC Reporter The National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) has appointed Nashon Kondiwa as its new Director General for a three-year term, effective 17 February 2026. Mr. Kondiwa, who has over 22 years of experience in ICT, innovation, intelligent transport systems, and digital transformation, previously served as NTSA’s Deputy Director of ICT. In that […]

By Janet Nyamwamu The Senate has been urged to implement stronger enforcement measures ensuring all workers promptly receive retirement benefits and statutory payments, following recommendations addressing delayed or unpaid employee entitlements. Contributing to the debate on the report of the standing committee of Labour and social welfare presented before the House, Kisii Senator Richard Onyonka […]

By KPC Reporter The final leg of Betika BingwaFest Season Two is underway in Kwale County, culminating on Sunday, February 22, at Kwale Stadium, with up to KES 17 million in prize money at stake. Defending football champions Bandari Youth and KNCP Queens return to defend their crowns, eager to repeat last season’s memorable victories […]