Category Archives: World
Commission Marks 10 Years of Promoting Kiswahili for Regional Integration and Development
Feb 09, 2026 at 12:45 PM
By KPC Reporter The East African Kiswahili Commission (EAKC) will mark a decade of coordinating the promotion of Kiswahili for regional integration and sustainable development. The 10th anniversary celebration is scheduled for February 14, 2026, at its headquarters in Zanzibar, Tanzania. In a statement issued on February 3, the Commission said the milestone will celebrate […]
KNCHR Condemns Killing of Livestock, Alleges Rights Abuses in North Rift Security Operation
Feb 09, 2026 at 12:33 PM
By KPC Reporter The Kenya National Commission on Human Rights (KNCHR) has condemned the shooting of livestock and the alleged use of extrajudicial force by security officers during the ongoing Operation Maliza Uhalifu in parts of the North Rift region. The Commission warned that these actions amount to serious human rights violations. In a press […]
Kenya Women’s Pool Team Makes History with Silver at African Championship
Feb 09, 2026 at 12:25 PM
By KPC Sports Reporter The Kenya women’s pool team has made history after finishing second at the African Pool and Billiards Championship, marking the country’s first-ever appearance in the finals of the continental tournament. Pool and Billiards Federation President Ben Ndumu described the achievement as remarkable, saying the team exceeded expectations despite early challenges in […]
Kenya Rolls Out Digital Master Plan to Bridge Connectivity Gaps
Feb 09, 2026 at 12:12 PM
By Robert Nyasato The Government has rolled out the Digital Master Plan (DMP) in response to the growing demand for internet services, aimed at bridging gaps in the digital economy. The DMP targets the rollout of 100,000 kilometres of fibre optic cable nationwide and the establishment of 25,000 public Wi-Fi hotspots in markets, bus terminals […]
New Igare Police Station Opens to Strengthen Security in Bobasi, Kisii County
Feb 09, 2026 at 09:47 AM
By KPC Reporter Bobasi Sub-county has received a major boost in security following the official opening of the Igare Police Station, a move set to enhance service delivery, community policing, and crime prevention. Speaking at the commissioning ceremony, National Government- Constituency Development Fund (NG-CDF) Chairman Olago Aluoch urged residents to work closely with police officers, […]
SOYA Awards Set to Celebrate 23 Years of Sporting Excellence with Youth-Focused Vision
Feb 09, 2026 at 08:29 AM
By KPC Reporter The Sports Personality of the Year (SOYA) Awards enters its 23rd edition on March 6, promising a bold, youth-focused celebration of Kenyan sporting excellence. Founded by legendary athlete and IOC Member Dr. Paul Tergat, SOYA has highlighted Kenya’s top performers for over two decades, evolving into a platform that champions talent, discipline, […]
‘Meet’ Director Confident of World-Class Sirikwa Classic in Eldoret
Feb 09, 2026 at 08:20 AM
By KPC Sports Correspondent Sirikwa Classic Meet Director Barnaba Korir says all systems are in place to deliver a world-class spectacle as athletes line up for the fifth edition of the race on Saturday at Lobo Village, Eldoret, in Uasin Gishu County. Korir noted that the Sirikwa Classic has steadily grown into one of the […]
Government to take over construction of Mombasa Stadium ahead of AFCON
Feb 04, 2026 at 04:05 PM
By KPC Sports Reporter The National Government will take over construction of Mombasa Municipal Stadium, with the Ministries of Sports and Defence cleared to assume control of the stalled project. Mombasa Governor Abdulswamad Shariff Nassir held consultations with Sports Principal Secretary Elijah Mwangi and Defence PS Patrick Mariru on the modalities of taking over the […]
Egerton University Backs Watailuk’s Bid to Become Trans-Nzoia’s First University
Feb 03, 2026 at 08:45 PM
By Kurian Musa Watailuk Mixed Day and Boarding School in Kiminini Constituency, Trans-Nzoia County, is considering a strategic transition into a university — a landmark step in the region’s quest to expand access to higher education. The proposal was deliberated during a high-level consultative forum that brought together national government officials led by the Assistant […]
Senior Counsel Ahmednasir Reconciles with Supreme Court After High-Level Consultations
Feb 03, 2026 at 07:38 PM
By Kurian Musa Senior Counsel Abdullahi Ahmednasir has reconciled with Supreme Court judges, marking a significant shift in a long-standing and public dispute between the outspoken lawyer and Kenya’s apex court. Senior Counsel Nelson Havi, a former President of the Law Society of Kenya (LSK), termed the reconciliation “front-row news” in legal and judicial circles. […]