By Hyline Ocharo Kenya has taken a bold step into the future of radio with the rollout of its first trial Digital Sound Broadcasting (DSB) services in Nairobi. The Communications Authority of Kenya (CA) announced the activation on Friday, coinciding with World Radio Day. Radio remains one of the country’s most powerful media platforms, reaching […]

By KPC Reporter Efforts are underway to strengthen mobile roaming across East Africa as regional stakeholders confront persistent policy, market and operational gaps undermining the full benefits of the One Network Area (ONA) Initiative. Launched to make mobile roaming simple and affordable, ONA allows travelers within the region to use their phones as if they […]

By Mandere Onyinkwa Dr. Joshua Oigara has been appointed Chief Executive of Stanbic Holdings Plc, effective March 1, 2026. The announcement follows the retirement of Patrick Mweheire, who steps down after nearly six years at the helm. Mweheire, credited with steering Stanbic through post‑pandemic recovery and regional expansion, will continue serving in a senior executive […]

By Ongaga Ongaga A brief security scare disrupted President William Ruto’s youth empowerment event in Wajir on Thursday. The incident occurred during the National Youth Opportunities Towards Advancement (NYOTA) programme at Wajir Stadium, where a unidentified man ran toward the podium as the President addressed the crowd. Security officers swiftly restrained him, preventing any harm. […]

Story Courtesy of MCK Efforts to enhance media education and align academic training with professional standards have gained momentum following a strategic engagement between the Media Council of Kenya (MCK) and Strathmore University. The initiative aims to strengthen media training and foster institutional collaboration. The two institutions are exploring ways to improve the training of […]

By KPC Reporter The Ministry of Education has uncovered widespread enrolment discrepancies in public schools following a nationwide data verification exercise. The findings raise concerns over the accuracy of enrolment figures used to allocate billions of shillings in government capitation. In a statement released on Thursday, Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Migos Ogamba announced the findings […]

By KPC Reporter More than 5,000 youth from all 60 wards in Mandera and Wajir counties received Ksh 126 million in NYOTA start-up grants, presided over by President Ruto. In the first phase of the programme, each beneficiary is receiving Ksh 25,000. Of this amount, Ksh 22,000 is credited directly to the beneficiary’s Pochi la […]

By KPC Sports Reporter A fortnight after winning the Discovery Cross Country in Eldoret, Maryam Lufti Njoki returns to the Sirikwa Classic on February 14 seeking a stronger finish. The race will be held at Lobo Village in Kapseret, Uasin Gishu County, where Njoki hopes to build on her recent form as she prepares for […]

By KPC Reporter The Kenya Tourism Board (KTB) hosted a welcome dinner for teams and officials participating in the HSBC World Sevens Series Division 2 tournament, officially setting the tone for the global rugby event scheduled to take place in Nairobi this weekend. Held at the Carnivore Restaurant, the event brought together visiting teams, World […]

By Ongaga Ongaga The Council of Governors (CoG) has accused four senators of presiding over or participating in alleged intimidation, harassment and extortion of governors during appearances before the Senate County Public Accounts Committee (CPAC). In a formal resolution circulated on Tuesday, the CoG listed Senators Moses Kajwang, Edwin Sifuna, Samson Cherargei and Johnes Mwaruma […]