Kibera residents watch in disbelief after demolition of their structures by KRC. On Wednesday 14th January, 2026, Kenya Railways commenced demolition of structures encroaching on the railway corridor in Kibra Constituency and near Nyayo National Stadium. The structures were brought down by the Kenya Railways Corporation (KRC) in bid to reclaim its land for a…
Murang’a Deputy Governor Stephen Munania addresses the media during the official launch of the Indigenous Knowledge Innovation programme at the National Museums of Kenya on 28th January 2025. The Government has rolled out an ambitious national programme to document, protect and commercialize Kenya’s indigenous knowledge as part of efforts to unlock heritage-based enterprises and expand…
Cabinet Secretary Deborah Barasa speaks during the launch of the review of the National Environment Policy of 2013, guiding Kenya’s efforts to strengthen climate action and sustainable development The Government has officially launched the review of the National Environment Policy of 2013, marking the start of a comprehensive process to develop an updated National…
Kenyatta University students attending the 19th Career week at Amphitheatre on Tuesday at Kenyatta University.Photo Courtesy :Jarred Ombagi:MITI. The Principal Secretary for the State Department of Industry, Dr. Juma Mukhwana, has challenged university students to seize emerging opportunities in industry and technology, saying the progress of the nation depends on how each generation responds to…
West Pokot County, Kenya: Beyond fever, weight loss and enlarged spleen(splenomegaly) or liver (hepatomegaly) together known as (hepatosplenomegaly), kala-azar quietly disrupts women’s reproductive health, causing fear, stigma, and delayed pregnancies that often go unnoticed but are reversible with early treatment. News Light Kenya’s Health and Science Correspondent, Henry Owino visited West Pokot, one of the…
Githunguri Member of Parliament Gathoni Wamuchomba and Juja Member of Parliament George Koimburi were among leaders who attended the United Democratic Alliance (UDA) National Governing Council (NGC) meeting chaired by President William Ruto on Monday at State House, Nairobi, in a move seen as signalling shifting political dynamics within the Mount Kenya region. The presence…
Deal reinforces Co-op Bank’s leadership in financing a multi-billion-shilling industry that moves most of Kenya’s workforce daily Nairobi, Kenya – 26.01.2026 – Co-operative Bank of Kenya and MetroTrans Sacco Ltd has announced the release of 21 new 33-seater buses, marking the first phase of an 85-bus asset financing programme valued at KSh 590 million. The…
Project engineers explain to the participants the route and reach of the new water pipeline during the public engagement Nairobi, 26 January 2026: In an innovative shift in urban infrastructure, The Athi Water Works Development Agency (AWWDA) has unveiled a pioneering trenchless pipeline project aimed at upgrading Nairobi’s ageing water network without disrupting roads, businesses,…
Winlight Harrison Assistant Communication and Digital Officer at the International Institute For Legislative affairs. You’re on campus, late for lectures, and hunger hits. With no time to wait for a proper meal, you rush into the nearest shop. The shelves are packed with brightly coloured fizzy drinks, biscuits, and crisps.In the rush of daily schedules,…
At a high-level SHE & Rights session jointly hosted by the Global Center for Health Diplomacy and Inclusion (CeHDI) alongside partners at the Women Deliver Conference 2026, global women’s rights advocates sounded the alarm over a rising international pushback against gender equality and sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR). The session brought together key…
