NewsLight Kenya Among 10 Media Houses Trained on Financial Compliance Ahead of PWD Cybersecurity Project

Ten media organizations, including NewsLight Kenya, have undergone a comprehensive financial management training as part of the rollout of the Trustlab project, which aims to conduct various project themes on digital threats and misinformation. The training, led by Rose Mwangi,a project Manager at DW Akademia ,marked the official project kickoff and onboarding session, bringing together…

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Kenyan Women Among 23 Selected from 4,000 Applicants in Elevate Africa Fellowship 2026 Cohort

Winnie Rugutt(2nd left,down bar) and Nadia Ahmed ( 2nd  right, upper bar) among 23 mid-career professionals selected from over 4,000 applicants for the 2026 Cohort II. Nairobi ,Kenya, April 3, 2026 — Two Kenyan women are among 23 mid-career professionals selected from over 4,000 applicants for the 2026 Cohort II of the Elevate Africa Fellowship,…

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Easter Travel in Kenya: How Digital Banking Is Powering Seamless Payments and Family Connections

As Kenyans get ready for the Easter holiday, a time of faith, renewal, and togetherness, the long weekend is expected to lead to more travel across the country. Families will reunite upcountry, while holidaymakers head to coastal destinations and national parks. This festive period, known for crowded highways and lively social gatherings, increases the need…

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UDA Issues Nomination Certificates, Affirms Credible Digital Primaries

Secretary General Hassan Omar presenting Certificates to the successful candidate Winners from Emurua Dikirr Constituency, Poro Ward in Samburu County, and Endo Ward in Elgeyo Marakwet County held at UDA Headquarters. The United Democratic Alliance (UDA) has issued nomination certificates to winners of its recently concluded primaries in Emurua Dikirr Constituency, Poro Ward in Samburu…

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Kenya Targets $700 Million in Waste Sector Investments

– Currently, Kenya has more than 120 circular economy businesses operating across the value chain Nairobi, Kenya, March 30, 2026 – Invest Kenya has launched Waste Management and Circular Economy: Investment Pathways and Opportunities in Kenya, a new investment prospectus aimed at unlocking investment in Kenya’s waste management and circular economy sectors and highlighting the…

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Safaricom, Sprite Equip A.N.U Students with Digital Skills for Income Generation

Students at Africa Nazarene University ( A.N.U) have received hands-on training in digital literacy and content monetization through a youth-focused masterclass led by Safaricom in partnership with Sprite. The training, held under the ‘Hook’d on Fresh’ series by Safaricom’s youth platform Safaricom Hook, focused on equipping students with practical skills to create, grow and monetize…

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Kilifi, Swisscontact Partner to Launch First County-Led Hospitality Apprenticeship Programme

Kilifi, Kenya – March 26, 2026— The Kilifi County Government has signed a landmark Memorandum of Understanding with Swisscontact to roll out a dual apprenticeship pilot programme aimed at transforming skills development in the hospitality sector. Dubbed the Kilifi Hospitality Sector Dual Apprenticeship Pilot (KH DAP), the initiative positions Kilifi as the first county in…

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MRM, Crown Paints Partner to Cut Costs for Homeowners in Roofing-to-Finishing Transition

Nairobi, March 24, 2026. –Mabati Rolling Mills (MRM) has teamed up with Crown Paints Kenya PLC to introduce an offer that aims to ease the financial and logistical challenges of home construction for Kenyans. Under this new plan, homeowners who buy MRM’s Lifestile Stone Coated Roofing tiles worth KSh 550,000 or more will get a…

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DCI Launches Probe into Disappearance of Former Minister Raphael Tuju

The Directorate of Criminal Investigations has started looking into the reported disappearance of former Cabinet Minister Raphael Tuju. This follows a missing person report filed at Karen Police Station. According to a statement on the agency’s official X account, Tuju’s family reported him missing on Sunday, March 22, 2026. His vehicle was later found abandoned…

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