Ruto: Electoral Mandate Is Not a Blank Cheque, Citizens Have Right to Demand Better
President William Ruto addresses Kenyans during his Mashujaa Day speech in Eldoret on October 20, 2026 President William Ruto has pledged to keep his administration accountable to Kenyans, acknowledging citizens’ right to question government decisions and demand better delivery even after giving leaders an electoral mandate. In his Mashujaa Day address on Tuesday in Eldoret,…
NewsLight Kenya wishes readers a happy Mashujaa Day
NewsLight Kenya wishes all its readers a happy Mashujaa Day as Kenyans come together to honour the heroes and heroines whose sacrifices, courage and dedication have shaped the nation. Today, we celebrate the freedom fighters who stood up against colonial rule, the leaders who helped build an independent Kenya, and the ordinary citizens who continue…
African Podcasts Lose $1.4 Million to ‘Geography Discount’ Despite Higher Engagement
Baraza Media Lab Executive Director Eric Kinaga (left) and SemaBOX Founder and CEO Dan Aceda during the launch of the Creative Africa Intelligence Report 2026 in Nairobi. African podcasts are attracting higher audience engagement than content in some of the world’s higher-paying markets but continue to earn significantly less advertising revenue, a new report by…
Report warns Africa could lose KSh518 billion on waste-to-energy incinerators
Image Credit: Green Knowledge Foundation African countries risk spending more than Ksh518 billion on waste-to-energy incinerators despite concerns that the technology could worsen environmental, public health and economic challenges, a new report by the Global Alliance for Incinerator Alternatives (GAIA) has found. GAIA is a global network of grassroots groups, non-governmental organisations (NGOs), and individuals…
Kenya, Japan Strengthen Forestry Management Through Digital Monitoring Tools
Forestry stakeholders from Kenya and Japan pose for a group photo during the SFS-CORECC project seminar to promote sustainable forest management and climate resilience in Nairobi, October 15, 2026. Kenya and Japan have introduced digital tools to improve forest monitoring and support the country’s ambitious plan to grow 15 billion trees by 2032. The National…
Kenya Records Eighth Ebola Case as Infections Rise
The current outbreak involves the Bundibugyo strain of Ebola, for which there is no approved vaccine or specific treatment.
Ruto Commissions 2,148-Unit Affordable Housing Project in Eldoret
President William Ruto has commissioned the 2,148-unit Pioneer Affordable Housing Project in Eldoret, expanding the government’s housing programme as demand for residential space continues to grow in Kenya’s newest city. The development in Kapseret Constituency, Uasin Gishu County, comprises different categories of social, affordable and market-rate houses, with prices starting at Sh640,000. A one-room social…
Kipchoge Keino nears completion ahead of Mashujaa day
Preparations are in top gear at Kipchoge Keino Stadium in Eldoret, Uasin Gishu County, as the region gears up to host this year’s Mashujaa Day celebrations on Tuesday, October 20. The national celebrations will be jointly hosted by Uasin Gishu, Nandi and Elgeyo Marakwet counties, with construction and upgrade works at the stadium…
KenGen to Host International Clean Energy Conference in Olkaria in November.
Eng. Ronoh Kibet, KenGen’s Ag. Managing Director and CEO addresses partners and media during the SEC 2026 launch event in Nairobi The Kenya Electricity Generating Company(KenGen) will host the third KenGen Sustainable Energy Conference (SEC 2026) from November 24 to 27 in Olkaria, Naivasha bringing together investors, financiers, energy producers and project developers from…
Leaders Urge Kenyans to Embrace Integrity, Active Citizens Ahead of 2027 Elections.
Secretary for National Cohesion and Values Josiah Musili, EBS, addresses participants during the 2026 World Values Day celebrations, where leaders urged Kenyans to uphold integrity, unity and active citizenship ahead of the 2027 General Election. Government officials, anti-corruption leaders and student representatives have called on Kenyans to embrace integrity, patriotism, political tolerance and active citizenship,…
