Tag Archives: Kenya
Over 190 Civil Society Groups Condemn ‘Escalating Assault’ on Kenya’s Civic Space
Jul 13, 2026 at 01:28 PM
By KPC Reporter More than 190 civil society organisations have condemned what they describe as escalating intimidation and attacks against civic actors in Kenya. The groups singled out The Institute for Social Accountability (TISA) and its Executive Director, Diana Gichengo, as among the latest targets of the alleged crackdown. In a joint statement issued on […]
Kenya Books FIFAe Continental Championship Spot After Impressive African Campaign
Jul 02, 2026 at 09:12 AM
By KPC Sports Reporter Kenya has qualified for the FIFAe Continental Championship after securing a top-eight finish in the FIFAe Nations League Africa region. The Kenyan team earned its place at the continental finals following a spirited campaign in Group C, where it recovered from an opening defeat to advance to the knockout stages and […]
Kenya Sets Up Uganda Showdown in East African Baseball5 Final
Jun 28, 2026 at 08:26 AM
By KPC Sports Reporter Kenya’s Junior Baseball5 team has advanced to the final of the East African Regional Baseball5 Championship after maintaining an unbeaten run at Hamz Stadium in Kampala. The Kenyan youngsters secured their place in the title match after South Sudan failed to honour their scheduled fixture, handing Kenya a walkover. They then […]
Shujaa’s Triumph in France Fuels Kenya’s Rugby Dream
Jun 07, 2026 at 01:37 PM
By KPC Sports Reporter The Principal Secretary for Sports, Elijah Mwangi, has reaffirmed the government’s unwavering commitment to supporting Kenya’s sevens rugby team, Shujaa, as they chase greatness on the global stage. Mwangi, who joined the Kenyan support base in Bordeaux, France, witnessed Shujaa’s emphatic 26-7 victory over Uruguay at the HSBC SVNS World Championship, […]
The Vanishing Era of Iron-Fisted Women in Kenyan Politics
May 08, 2026 at 10:30 AM
By Robert Nyasato I miss the era of iron-fisted women. The kind of women who took the podium and made the atmosphere reverberate. Women who articulated issues affecting Kenyans with surgical precision, debating policy, budgets, and injustice without ever leaning on gender as a shield or shortcut. Their argument was their armor. They were not […]
Kenya’s Mixed 4x400m Relay Team Qualifies for 2027 World Championships in Beijing
May 02, 2026 at 06:31 PM
By KPC Sports Correspondent Kenya’s mixed 4x400m relay team delivered a standout performance on the opening day of the World Athletics Relays in Gaborone, Botswana, securing qualification for the 2027 World Athletics Championships in Beijing. The quartet of George Mutinda, Mercy Oketch, Kelvin Tonui, and Mercy Chebet impressed with a strong second-place finish behind Great […]
Swedish–Kenyan Partnership Lights Up Malaba Border with KSh 52 Million Solar Project
Apr 27, 2026 at 03:26 PM
By KPC Reporter The Government of Sweden, in partnership with TradeMark Africa, has launched a KSh 52 million solar lighting project at the Malaba One Stop Border Post. The move is aimed at improving cross-border trade efficiency and strengthening sustainable infrastructure along the Northern Corridor. The project is expected to enhance operational reliability at one […]
FIFA Probes FKF Shake-Up in Kenya, Demands Answers Over Officials’ Suspension
Apr 26, 2026 at 09:12 AM
By KPC Sports Reporter World football governing body FIFA has launched a formal review into the leadership wrangles at the Football Kenya Federation (FKF). In a letter seen by KPC, FIFA demanded detailed documentation over the controversial decision to send top officials on forced leave. FIFA confirmed in the letter that it is working jointly […]
Kenya Engages Beijing Embassy on Welfare of Students in China
Apr 17, 2026 at 12:51 PM
By Mandere Onyinkwa The Government has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting Kenyan students studying abroad following a high-level consultative meeting at the Embassy of Kenya in Beijing. In a statement, Principal Secretary (PS) Julius Bitok said he paid a courtesy call at the mission in China, where he held discussions with the Education Attaché on […]
Kenyan and Global Athletes Blocked from Türkiye Transfers
Apr 16, 2026 at 03:42 PM
By KPC Sports Reporter World Athletics has refused transfer requests from 11 athletes worldwide, including five Kenyans. The Kenyans affected are Brigid Kosgei, Ronald Kwemoi, Catherine Relin, Brian Kibor, and Jepkemboi Nelvin. They were joined by Jamaican stars Rajindra Campbell, Jaydon Hibbert, Wayne Pinnock, and Rojé Stona, Nigerian sprinter Favour Ofili, and Russian athlete Sophia […]