By KPC Reporter National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang’ula has urged religious leaders to prioritize prayers for national unity and stability as political temperatures begin to rise ahead of the 2027 General Election. Speaking at Parliament Buildings after attending a Holy Mass to mark Ash Wednesday and the start of the Lenten season, Wetang’ula expressed concern […]

By KPC Reporter Health sector stakeholders have urged the government to significantly increase investment in preventive healthcare and supporting infrastructure in the upcoming national budget. They warned that continued focus on curative care is placing an unsustainable burden on the economy. The stakeholders argue that if the country is to fully realise the President’s push […]

By Mandere Onyinkwa Kenya has received an initial consignment of 21,000 starter doses of the long-acting injectable HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP), Lenacapavir. This marks the first phase of the country’s national rollout and underscoring its commitment to innovative, people-centred HIV prevention. Delivered in partnership with the Global Fund, the shipment is a major milestone as […]

By Ongaga Ongaga Five men suspected of abducting a farmer in Muhoroni, Kisumu County, were lynched by members of the public after a dramatic chase involving boda boda operators. The incident began at around 11 a.m. on Monday, when Richard Bala, the treasurer of Mashambani Farmers Cooperative Society, withdrew Sh1.1 million from the Kenya Commercial […]

By Janet Nyamwamu Parliament has commenced deliberations on a petition seeking the regulation of TikTok, with West Mugirango MP Stephen Mogaka supporting the proposal and urging lawmakers to adopt a structured regulatory framework rather than impose an outright ban on the platform. Contributing to debate on the report by the National Assembly Petitions Committee, Mogaka […]

By KPC Reporter The Media Council of Kenya (MCK) is seeking a strategic partnership with the Association of Kenya Community Media Organisations (AKCMO) to address funding challenges and strengthen the sustainability of community media across the country. MCK Chief Executive Officer (CEO) David Omwoyo reaffirmed the vital role played by community radio stations but warned […]

By Mandere Onyinkwa The Chairperson of the Independent Policing Oversight Authority (IPOA), Ahmed Issack Hassan, has resigned following his recent appointment as a judge. In a statement released Tuesday, the Authority confirmed that Hassan had formally stepped down from his role at the civilian police oversight body. “The Board wishes to inform the public that […]

By Nyang’au Araka The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) has launched a comprehensive investigation into the alleged non-consensual recording and circulation of intimate videos involving Kenyan women. Videos depicting the women as amorous have already sparked public outrage and renewed concerns over digital privacy and cyber-exploitation. In a press statement issued under the National Police […]

By Ongaga Ongaga President William Ruto has nominated individuals to join the National Land Commission, following a ruling by the Court of Appeal that authorised the recruitment of a new cohort of commissioners. Acting on the recommendations of a duly appointed Selection Panel, the President nominated a Chairperson and six members whose names have now […]

By Mandere Onyinkwa Operations at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) and other key aerodromes have resumed. This is after the government and the Kenya Aviation Workers Union (KAWU) reached an agreement to end a brief but disruptive industrial action that affected Kenyan airspace. In a press statement issued on Tuesday, the Kenya Civil Aviation Authority […]