By Stanley Ongwae The chills of terror and torture at the hands of special government security agents remain fresh in Jimmy Achira’s mind. As journalists across the globe mark World Press Freedom Day (May 3rd), Achira—a now-retired scribe—will also be marking 40 years since his unwarranted arrest, detention, arraignment, and questionable conviction on trumped-up charges […]

By KPC Reporter Veteran journalist David Makali has received the Freedom Warrior Award from the Kenya Editors Guild (KEG), recognising decades of courage in defending press freedom in Kenya. The award, presented during the 8th Annual Editors Convention in Kilifi recently, was delivered to Makali at his Bungoma home by his son John, who had […]

By KPC Reporter Kenya’s media fraternity is mourning the loss of veteran investigative journalist Kurgat Maridany. Maridany’s decades-long career shaped public discourse and inspired generations of reporters across the country. Maridany, who most recently served as Editor-in-Chief of Kajiado News Update, was known for his fearless pursuit of truth and his ability to illuminate complex […]