Mauritius’ Alexandre Mayer and Rwanda’s Diane Ingabire won the men’s and women’s elite individual time trials as the 2026 Confederation of African Cycling (CAC) Road African Championships opened in Kisumu on Wednesday. Mayer won the men’s elite 30.6-kilometre race in 40 minutes, 32.493 seconds, finishing ahead of Eritrea’s Merhawi Kudus, who clocked 40:42.056. Uganda’s…
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…
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…
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…
More than 340 cyclists from over 30 African countries are expected in Kisumu for the 2026 Confederation of African Cycling (CAC) Road Africa Championships, scheduled for October 21 to 25. Sports Principal Secretary Elijah Mwangi said the five-day competition would bring together some of the continent’s top cycling talent, with Kenya hosting the championships for…
Stakeholders pose for a group photo during the official opening of the fourth Correctional Services Week 2026 in Nairobi on October 13, 2026. Kenya’s correctional facilities are set for increased use of artificial intelligence, data analytics and environmentally friendly technologies as the government seeks to improve offender rehabilitation, institutional efficiency and public safety. Deputy President…
Jacqueline Karasha (centre), Jonathan Stichbury (left) and Dr Nyamemba Patrick Tumbo (right) examine the SanlamAllianz Kenya Retirement Benchmark Report 2026 during its launch in Nairobi on October 12, 2026. Seven in 10 Kenyans are not on track for a comfortable retirement, with household expenses, irregular incomes and debt repayments limiting their ability to save, a…
Food manufacturers are stepping up investment in technology, innovation and value addition as they seek to cut production costs, improve efficiency and tap into expanding regional and global markets. The push is at the centre of the inaugural FoodPro East Africa 2026 exhibition at the Sarit Expo Centre in Nairobi, where manufacturers, technology providers, buyers,…
Health workers in protective gear wave inside an Ebola treatment center in Bunia, Congo Kenya has confirmed its first imported case of Ebola after a Kenyan citizen who had been living in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) tested positive for the virus, Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale announced on Tuesday, October 6, 2026. The…
Principal Secretary for Environment and Climate Change Dr Eng Festus Ng’eno pose for a photo after Kenya Green Building Society Annual Conference in Nairobi Kenya has launched a national repository designed to connect sustainable building projects, green technologies and investment opportunities as the country steps up efforts to cut emissions and build climate-resilient cities. The…
