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Visa Unveils New White Paper on Privacy and Security for Women-Led Small and Micro Businesses Using Digital Financial Services

Wendy Sheila05 mins

Victor Makere, Visa Country Manager for Tanzania, Uganda, Burundi and Rwanda; Nono Malefane, Visa Senior Director of Government Engagement for Sub-Saharan Africa; Panos Loukos, GSMA Director, Financial Inclusion and Julians Amboko, Business Journalist at Nation Media Group. Nairobi, Kenya – May 18th 2026 – Visa (NYSE: V), a global leader in digital payments, in today announced the…

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Britam Brings Together Over 100 SMEs for Growth Forum in Thika

Wendy Sheila07 mins

More than 100 Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) from Thika and its surrounding areas converged for the Britam Biashara Network forum, a business engagement initiative aimed at equipping entrepreneurs with practical strategies to navigate economic challenges, improve profitability and build sustainable enterprises. The forum, themed “Unlocking SME Potential and Growth in Kenya: Profits Under Pressure,”…

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Kenya Airways Partners with Trace to Fly in Artists for Africa Forward Concert in Nairobi

Admin NewsLightkenya03 mins

KQ-AG-CEO-Capt.-George-Kamal-and-Trace-Executive-Chairman-Olivier-Laouchez-scaled. Kenya Airways has partnered with Trace as the Official Airline Partner for “Africa Forward — Le Concert,” a major cultural event of the Africa-France Summit set for May 12, 2026, at Kasarani Indoor Arena. The concert is expected to showcase leading voices in African music and Afro-urban culture while bringing together French artists and…

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Government Moves to Retain Nurses as Nairobi Hospital Marks International Nurses Week 2026

By Correspondent07 mins

The Government has pledged to strengthen the nursing profession through improved training, working conditions and career development as concerns grow over the increasing migration of Kenyan nurses abroad. Speaking during the International Nurses Week 2026 celebrations at The Nairobi Hospital, Public Health and Professional Standards Principal Secretary Mary Muthoni said nurses remain the backbone of…

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Jubilee Party Challenges Ruto to Address Uhuru Directly Amid Escalating Political Tensions

Wendy Sheila08 mins

The Jubilee Party has publicly challenged President William Ruto to personally address his predecessor, Uhuru Kenyatta, amid growing political tensions between allies of the two leaders. Speaking during a press briefing held at the party headquarters on Monday, May 4, 2026, Jubilee Party Secretary General Montalel Ole Kenta accused the President of allegedly allowing his…

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Murkomen tells Uhuru to step back from politics, focus on statesmanship

Emmanuel Masinde03 mins

Interior and National Administration Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has urged former President Uhuru Kenyatta to keep off active politics and instead play a statesman role by offering guidance and counsel to the country’s leadership. Speaking on today during a church service at Presbyterian Church of East Africa Ngaini in Mathira, Nyeri County, Murkomen said former…

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Kenya’s 4x400m mixed relay team shatters African record,seals Beijing worlds slot

Emmanuel Masinde02 mins

Kenya’s 4x400m mixed relay team underlined the country’s growing strength in sprint relays after storming to an African record and booking a place at next year’s World Athletics Championships. The quartet of George Mutinda, Mercy Oketch, Kelvin Tonui and Mercy Chebet clocked a historic 3:09.87 at the World Athletics Relays in Botswana, smashing the previous…

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IEBC Chair Highlights Key Challenges in Phase One of Voter Registration

Wendy Sheila07 mins

IEBC Chairperson addresses the media yesterday after the conclusion of Phase One of the nationwide voter registration exercise, outlining key challenges including poor infrastructure, technical failures of biometric kits, low turnout in some regions, and accessibility barriers affecting persons with disabilities.   The chairperson of the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) has outlined a…

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Sawe accorded heroic welcome after historic sub-two-hour marathon feat

Emmanuel Masinde03 mins

  Sabastian Sawe received a hero’s welcome upon his return to Kenya after making history by becoming the first athlete to officially break the two-hour barrier in a competitive marathon. The marathon sensation arrived at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport to jubilant scenes following his record-breaking run of 1:59:30 at the London Marathon, a feat that…

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