Wajir East, February 21, 2026 — Efforts to expand digital inclusion in marginalised areas received a major boost after 200 young people in Wajir East graduated from an intensive digital skills training programme delivered through Huawei Kenya’s DigiTruck initiative. The graduation ceremony was presided over by Ummi Bashir, Principal Secretary in the State Department for…
Kenya has stepped up efforts to combat terrorism and its financial networks following the launch of a specialised Counter-Terrorism and Countering the Financing of Terrorism curriculum by the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP). Speaking during the launch, Director of Public Prosecutions Renson Ingonga said the programme marks a major milestone in equipping…
The Nairobi Coffee Exchange (NCE) has launched its Strategic Plan 2026–2030, setting out reforms aimed at digitizing coffee trading, strengthening governance, expanding global markets, and ensuring farmers receive fairer returns from one of Kenya’s most valuable export crops. Speaking at the launch, Ministry Of Co-Operatives, Micro, Small And Medium Enterprises Development, Cabinet Secretary Wycliffe Oparanya…
A reflection and strategy day led by Internet Sans Frontières brought together stakeholders under the KenSafeSpace Coalition member including BakeKenya, ,TribelessYouth, WatotowatchNet , KICTANet, MzalendoTrust , trustlub, and Code for africa to strengthen collaboration, deepen shared understanding, and align strategic priorities. The meeting focused on reinforcing collective efforts to promote a safe, rights-respecting, and inclusive…
ISK President Eric Nyadimo ( centre), ISK CEO Peter Biwot ( left), Secretary Estate Agency Chapter, Moses Wanjohi (2nd right) together with Council Members speaking during a press briefing held at ISK office on Wednesday at Nairobi. The Institution of Surveyors of Kenya (ISK) has raised concerns over what it terms as the exclusion of…
AWWDA CEO Eng. Joseph Kamau (second right), flanked by Corporation Secretary Joyce Mukururi (right), with Pan Nan, and Liao Huihuang during the signing of the landmark partnership. Residents in Nairobi’s western corridor are set to receive improved access to clean water and sanitation following the launch of a KSh 3 billion infrastructure project aimed at…
Communities in Northern Kenya are facing worsening drought conditions that continue to threaten lives, livestock and livelihoods, amid renewed calls for long-term planning and better use of public funds. In a statement highlighting the crisis, Wajir gubernatorial aspirant Omar M. Sheikh said pastoralist communities in the arid and semi-arid regions are grappling with recurring drought…
As the International Association of Women in Radio and Television (IAWRT) Kenya’s AI training programme nears its conclusion, selected women journalists across the country continue to sharpen their skills in the responsible use of Artificial Intelligence and digital tools in journalism. NewsLight Kenya was among the participants in the programme, which goes beyond basic automation…
Co-chair of the coalition Christine Odera (Right End standing, white top), Kechula Sharon from FeComo (Centre in Pink attire) together with 15 youth led organization pose for a photo on its final day holding an award certificates of participation during MIL Boot camp held in Nairobi. With misinformation, divisive content, and online risks on the…
Commission of Administrative Justice(Ombudsman) chairperson Mr. Charles Dulo speaking to the press in Nairobi on February 6, 2026 The Office of the Ombudsman has faulted Nairobi City County officials over a disputed building boundary in Eastleigh, recommending prosecutions, disciplinary action, compensation, and sweeping institutional reforms after finding that a development was unlawfully approved and poorly…
