Tag Archives: Nairobi
South Africa, Kenya Qualify for World Junior Championships at Windsor
Mar 26, 2026 at 05:00 PM
By KPC Sports Reporter South Africa once again dominated the All Africa Junior Teams Championships after winning both the boys’ and girls’ competitions at the par-72 Windsor Golf and Country Club. The victorious boys, represented by Andries Van Der Vyver, Cilliers Craig, Dewan De Bruin, and Roelof Craigled, led from start to finish, posting a […]
EAC Calls for Abstracts Ahead of Regional Education Conference in Nairobi
Mar 26, 2026 at 09:18 AM
By Nyang’au Araka The East African Community has announced a call for abstracts ahead of the 2nd EAC Regional Education Conference set to take place from August 24 to 28, 2026 in Nairobi. The conference, organised in collaboration with RELI Africa and other education stakeholders, will bring together policymakers, educators, researchers, development partners, private sector […]
13-Year-Old Author Champions Tree Planting in New Environmental Book
Mar 22, 2026 at 10:33 AM
By Ongaga Ongaga It is not every day that a 13-year-old steps forward to champion environmental conservation through writing. But Baraka Muiruri is doing just that—balancing school life with a growing commitment to protecting the planet. Baraka recently launched his book, Go Green with Baraka, a publication aimed at encouraging young people to take an […]
Osotsi Survives Wilson Airport Crash, Raises Fresh Safety Concerns
Mar 21, 2026 at 07:03 AM
By Mandere Onyinkwa Vihiga Senator Godfrey Osotsi has called for the urgent closure and overhaul of Wilson Airport following a plane crash involving a Safarilink flight on which he was a passenger. In a statement after the incident, Osotsi said he was among 39 passengers on board when the aircraft crash-landed, but escaped unharmed. “I […]
Heavy rains to intensify, experts warn
Mar 18, 2026 at 06:01 PM
By KPC Reporter The Kenya Meteorological Department has issued a fresh heavy rainfall advisory warning that downpours being experienced across the country will intensify over the coming days, raising fears of more deadly flooding. In the advisory released on March 18, the weatherman said rainfall exceeding 20mm in 24 hours is expected between March 19 […]
POETIC TURN: After the City Rain
Mar 08, 2026 at 04:58 PM
By Shem Onderi After a night of rainfallthe count of losses was heavy—many, almost beyond measure.Debris of fallen stalls lay scattered,and houses bore the bruntof the raging waters. Pillars once thought strongwere left weak and trembling.Dirt clogged every holding strand,yet the water rushed south,swift and unstoppable.City dwellers and shop ownersfelt the rain in equal measure. […]
Ignorance and Poor Governance: Africa’s Deepest Crisis
Mar 08, 2026 at 11:02 AM
By Josiah Kariuki The biggest threat facing Africa is not floods, hunger, lack of education, or even poor governance. Africa suffers from ignorance—a deficiency in knowledge and the application of wisdom. Look at our cities. In Nairobi, every rainy season brings the same spectacle: flooded streets, stranded motorists, families wading through murky water, and businesses […]
Women Chart Africa’s Future in Nairobi
Mar 07, 2026 at 02:21 PM
By Mandere Onyinkwa Nairobi will be the stage this Sunday for LeadHERship Africa, a high-level women’s dialogue and dinner marking International Women’s Day. The event, hosted by Global Peace Ambassador H.E. Dr. Prudence Mocumi, seeks to confront the barriers that continue to hold women back while celebrating the progress already achieved and envisioning a future […]
Floods Cause Deaths, Power Blackout in Nairobi as Leaders Blame Planning Failures
Mar 07, 2026 at 12:51 PM
By KPC Reporter Anger and frustration swept through parts of Nairobi on Friday night after heavy rains triggered flooding that knocked out electricity in several neighborhoods, leaving homes, businesses, and institutions in darkness. This is even as aid workers pulled bodies from floodwaters across Nairobi on Saturday after overnight flash floods killed at least 10 […]
Nairobi’s Growing Gang Menace: Journalists and Residents Under Siege
Feb 27, 2026 at 05:42 PM
By KPC Reporter The Kenya Media Sector Working Group (KMSWG) has issued a warning following the brutal attack on Nation Media Group photojournalist Habil Kweyu earlier this week. Kweyu was assaulted by machete-wielding thugs riding a motorbike as he returned home from covering a story on insecurity in Nairobi. He sustained serious injuries, underscoring the […]