World Vision Kenya has joined the global community in commemorating World Refugee Day 2025, reaffirming its commitment to honouring refugee stories, protecting their rights, and strengthening humanitarian support. Under this year’s theme, “Solidarity with Refugees: Honouring Refugee Stories, Upholding Their Rights,” World Vision highlighted the worsening global displacement crisis. Over 120 million people are currently…
GOTAAB Kalenjin Association (G.K.A.) invites all Kenyans to become part of its growing community dedicated to grassroots empowerment, leadership, and social transformation. Founded in 2021 under the Societies Act of Kenya, GOTAAB is a registered nonprofit and nonpolitical welfare association with a bold vision: to build a united and empowered society where every member contributes…
Charles Muasya has officially declared his intention to contest the Member of County Assembly (MCA) seat for Parklands/Highridge Ward in the 2027 general elections, citing a divine calling to serve the people. Speaking to NewsLightkenya Editor, Muasya expressed his deep conviction that his entry into politics is a purposeful assignment from God. “I believe the…
Vikas Mehta, Regional CEO of Ogilvy Africa Network (center), and Raphael Beecham, Creative Director at Ogilvy Tanzania (left), receive the Africa Company of the Year Award for Advertising Agency of the Year from Salim Baabde, Managing Director of Camel Oil and Chairman of the Tanzanite CEO Roundtable, Dar es Salaam Chapter, during the award ceremony…
The All-Country CorpsAfrica Conference 2025 officially opened in Nairobi, bringing together youth volunteers and leaders from across the African continent to exchange ideas and strategies for community-led development under the theme “Leading with Ubuntu: African Youth Transforming the Continent.” Speaking at the opening ceremony, Cabinet Secretary for Youth Affairs and Sports, Salim Mvurya, lauded CoAfrica…
Kenya has secured a key seat at the global energy table following the appointment of Daniel Kiptoo Director General of the Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA), as Vice Chair of the International Confederation of Energy Regulators (ICER). The prestigious appointment underscores Kenya’s growing influence in global energy regulation and transition. Speaking on the announcement,…
A new youth-led political movement, Youth for Ruto 2027 (YR27), has declared unwavering support for President William Ruto while denouncing rising acts of violence and anarchy across the country. Speaking at a press briefing in Nairobi, YR27 Secretary General Mark Ouko emphasized that the movement, inspired by the legacy of YK92, will not stand by…
The International Religious Freedom (IRF) Summit Africa has officially opened in Nairobi, marking a pivotal moment in efforts to promote religious liberty as a cornerstone of peace and sustainable development on the continent. Hosted by Kenya’s Chief Justice Martha Koome and organized by Pepperdine University and the Religious Freedom Institute, in partnership with the Global…
World Vision Kenya (WVK) in their statement,has called on national and county governments to strengthen and sustain investment in child protection services,as Kenya joins the continent in marking the Day of the African Child 2025. The 2025 theme, Planning and Budgeting for Children’s Rights: Progress Since 2010, offers a timely reflection on the milestones made and…
The Institution of Engineers of Kenya (IEK) has raised alarm over persistent regulatory failures in Kenya’s construction sector following the release of a Public Information Pack by the Mombasa County Government concerning a recent building collapse. While commending the Governor for transparency, IEK noted that the findings contained no new revelations and merely echoed longstanding…
