In-African-culture-obese-or-overweight-is-seen-as-a-sign-of-wealth. More than one billion people worldwide are living with obesity, according to the World Health Organization (WHO). In Kenya, health experts say the numbers are steadily rising as urban lifestyles, processed foods and reduced physical activity reshape how people live and eat. It is sedentary lifestyle that is widely contributing to obesity and overweight,…
PS Korir (right) with Eléonore Caroit(left), France’s Minister Delegate for Francophonie, International Partnerships and French Citizens Abroad. Nairobi County: Kenya and France have entered a new phase of bilateral relations, shifting from a traditional aid model to a forward-looking partnership anchored on investment, co-creation and shared growth. The renewed cooperation comes ahead of the Africa…
Staff-at-the-Nubian-Rights-Offices-in-Makina-Kibera. Nairobi, Kenya: One year after the government abolished the long-standing and discriminatory vetting process for national identity cards, ID registration in Kenya has become faster and more accessible. However, millions of Kenyans remain undocumented, with civil society groups warning that the legacy of decades of exclusion continues to deny many citizens their constitutional rights….
Government launches handbook of Faith for Life on Child Protection to help religious leaders and communities fight child abuse and safeguard children’s rights. This comes amid reports of rising cases of child abuse across the country, with incidents ranging from physical and sexual abuse to trafficking, child labor, and early marriage. The Ministry of Gender,…
Grade-10-students-admission-in-crisis-among-Kenya-schools A team of Kenyan Women under the auspices of three groups; Echo Network Africa Foundation (ENAF), The African Women Leadership Network (AWLN-Kenya) Chapter and The Democracy Trust Fund (DTF) are calling on the Government to prioritize education by addressing challenges facing the system immediately. Concerned by one hundred percent transition from junior secondary to…
Participants from the African Women Leadership Network (AWLN-Kenya) Chapter. The African Women Leadership Network (AWLN-Kenya) Chapter is calling on President William Ruto to declare gender-based violence (GBV) and related forms of violence a national disaster. The group says the rising rate of GBV and femicide in Kenya continues to pose a grave threat to women…
Kibera residents watch in disbelief after demolition of their structures by KRC. On Wednesday 14th January, 2026, Kenya Railways commenced demolition of structures encroaching on the railway corridor in Kibra Constituency and near Nyayo National Stadium. The structures were brought down by the Kenya Railways Corporation (KRC) in bid to reclaim its land for a…
West Pokot County, Kenya: Beyond fever, weight loss and enlarged spleen(splenomegaly) or liver (hepatomegaly) together known as (hepatosplenomegaly), kala-azar quietly disrupts women’s reproductive health, causing fear, stigma, and delayed pregnancies that often go unnoticed but are reversible with early treatment. News Light Kenya’s Health and Science Correspondent, Henry Owino visited West Pokot, one of the…
Naivasha, Kenya – September 8, 2025: With September’s calm weekends offering the perfect backdrop for road trips and impromptu hangouts, Naivasha proved to be the ultimate getaway spot for a group of friends seeking relaxation, laughter, and a taste of local adventure. After wrapping up work early, the friends hit the Nairobi–Nakuru Highway, a route…
