Clergy Lead Mombasa Mater Heart Run to Support Children With Heart Conditions
Hundreds of residents in Mombasa on Saturday participated in the 2026 Mater Heart Run aimed at raising funds for children in need of life-saving heart surgeries. The event, held at Loreto Convent Mombasa, brought together families, schools, corporate organisations and church groups in support of vulnerable children suffering from heart conditions. Archbishop Martin Kivuva and…
Mombasa Cement Ltd, Athi River Plant crowned overall winner at the 2026 Energy Management Awards
Kenyan manufacturers and businesses demonstrating excellence in sustainability, energy efficiency and green industrialization were celebrated at the 2026 Energy Management Awards (EMA), with Mombasa Cement Ltd Athi River Plant emerging as the Overall Winner in a competition that highlighted the growing shift by industry toward cleaner and more efficient production systems. The awards, organized by…
News Light Kenya Launches ACCESS4SAFE Project to Strengthen Digital Safety for Persons with Disabilities
News Light Kenya has officially launched activities under the ACCESS4SAFE Project through a phishing awareness and digital safety training aimed at empowering Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) with knowledge on online safety and cyber security. The training, held on May 20, 2026, marked the beginning of a five month initiative that seeks to enhance digital security…
Over 17,000 Register as Nairobi City Marathon Launches Fifth Edition
The fifth edition of the Nairobi City Marathon was officially launched on Thursday, with organizers promising a bigger and more exciting race experience as over 17,000 participants have already registered. Speaking during the launch, Barnabas Korir said this year’s event will once again give runners a unique opportunity to race along Kenya’s iconic Expressway, the…
Heineken, KWAL Bet on Football Fandom to Drive Consumer Engagement
Beer brand Heineken and Kenya Wine Agencies Limited (KWAL) are ramping up experiential marketing efforts through football-themed activations as they seek to strengthen consumer engagement and brand loyalty in Kenya’s increasingly competitive alcoholic beverages market. The brewer will on May 30 host nationwide UEFA Champions League finals viewing parties across key urban centres, marking…
Chuka Modern Market: A New Economic Frontier for Tharaka Nithi Â
The facility Launched by the president is designed to provide small-scale traders with a dignified working environment The economic landscape of Tharaka Nithi County is entering a new chapter following the official handover and completion of the Chuka Modern Market, a flagship project under the national government’s Economic Stimulus Programe. The ultra-modern facility, inaugurated by…
Residents Hail Chuka-Kathwana Road Network and Expansion of Technical Training Opportunities
Construction of Chuka-Kathwana Road and Kaanwa- Chuka Technical Institute offers significant relief for locals, students and tutors who have borne the brunt of bad roads for years. Residents and business people in Tharaka Nithi County have welcomed the ongoing expansion of road infrastructure and technical training institutions, saying the projects are transforming transport, trade, education,…
Manufacturers Push for Faster Shift to Clean Energy Amid Rising Production Costs
Manufacturers have called for accelerated adoption of clean technologies, affordable energy solutions and stronger public-private collaboration to cushion industries from rising operational costs linked to volatile fuel prices, expensive electricity and global supply chain disruptions. The calls were made during the Clean Energy Conference and Expo held at the Sarit Expo Centre under the theme…
Tharaka Nithi Road Upgrades Spark Optimism Among Residents and Investors
Youths take part in construction of culvert works in Kaanwa along the recently completed Chuka-Kathwana road Residents, investors and business people in Tharaka Nithi are expressing optimism over ongoing infrastructure projects in the region, saying improved roads and government developments are already transforming transport, trade and investment opportunities. Speaking during a site visit in Kaanwa,…
Government, Transport Operators Suspend Strike for One Week After Talks
Cabinet Secretary for Interior and National Administration Kipchumba Murkomen during a past press briefing on Government interventions to address rising fuel prices and negotiations with public transport stakeholders. The Government and public transport sector stakeholders have agreed to suspend the planned nationwide transport strike for one week to allow room for further negotiations over the…
