Power Learn Project Africa (PLP), in partnership with Safaricom’s youth platform, Safaricom Hook, has today celebrated the graduation of 300 young Kenyans from a transformative nationwide software development program. The initiative, launched in October 2024, is part of a broader effort to bridge the digital divide and cultivate a generation of homegrown tech innovators. Dubbed…
Equity Group Holdings CEO, Dr. James Mwangi, has urged future global business leaders to embrace Africa not just as the next economic frontier, but as a vital partner in achieving global sustainability. Speaking to a delegation of Master of Business Administration (MBA) students from Harvard Business School at Equity’s Nairobi headquarters, Dr. Mwangi emphasized Africa’s…
Elijah Bonyo, Advocacy Lead for World Vision ,addressing the media on the FY2025/2026 National Budget from a child rights perspective at Fair View Hotel. As Kenya edges closer to the approval of the 2025/2026 national budget, stakeholders Including World Vision Kenya, are calling for deeper public engagement that transcends budget formulation and delves into implementation…
Businessman Charles Ngila Muasya has officially declared his intention to vie for the Member of County Assembly (MCA) seat for Parklands/Highridge Ward in the upcoming 2027 general elections. Sharing his brief history with NewsLightkenya Reporter, Muasya expressed deep gratitude to residents of the ward for what he termed as a grassroots-driven endorsement. “My story is…
As the medical community increasingly acknowledges the importance of mental health, graduates from St. George’s University (SGU) School of Medicine are sharing vital insights for prospective medical students. In light of Mental Health Awareness Month, these doctors emphasize that prioritizing mental well-being is crucial not only for personal health but also for enhancing patient care…
Intake is NOW ONGOING at our Buruburu College and we want YOU to be part of the change.Tell a friend to tell a friend your future starts NOW! At CAP Youth Empowerment Institute (CAPYEI), we believe in Empowering Minds & Transforming Lives. MAMBO NI MATATU! Here’s how to join:1️⃣ Pick your preferred course2️⃣ Come with…
Pan-African movement Kongamano la Mapinduzi has condemned the recent arrest of Tanzanian opposition leader Tundu Lissu and the deportation of four Kenyan figures who had travelled to observe his court proceedings. In a strongly-worded statement, the movement described Lissu’s arrest on treason charges as politically motivated and part of a broader campaign of intimidation targeting…
As Kenya prepares to mark the Day of the African Child on June 16, stakeholders are calling for increased efforts to involve children in public decision-making, particularly in the national budgeting process. Children make up approximately 48 percent of the country’s 55 million population, positioning them not just as the future, but as current citizens…
From (L-R)The Nairobi Hospital Acting CEO Felix Osano,Mercy Mkubwa, a Senior Nurse Staff, Dr. Susan Njuguna, Dean of the School of Nursing at Daystar University and Margaret Muyoro, Chairperson of the National Nurses Association of Kenya (Nairobi Chapter) during commomeration of Nurses at The Nairobi Hospital. Nairobi Hospital joined the global community in celebrating International…
