Investors can now buy and sell shares on the Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE) directly through their M-PESA wallets following the launch of Ziidi Trader, a new mobile-based trading platform unveiled by Safaricom in partnership with the NSE. The platform allows users to access the stock market seamlessly from the M-PESA app, marking a major milestone in…
Nairobi, Kenya – World Vision Kenya (WVK) joins the global community in marking the International Day of Zero Tolerance for Female Genital Mutilation (FGM), under the global theme “Towards 2030: No End to Female Genital Mutilation Without Sustained Commitment and Investment.” This day is a reminder that ending FGM is a shared responsibility that demands…
Peter Kinyanjui, Customer Service Manager, SGA Kenya. When Kenyans think of private security, many still picture a guard at the gate of a premise or a home. But in 2026, the reality is far more complex, and far more sophisticated. According to the Ministry of Interior and National Administration, there are over 2,000 registered private…
Staff-at-the-Nubian-Rights-Offices-in-Makina-Kibera. Nairobi, Kenya: One year after the government abolished the long-standing and discriminatory vetting process for national identity cards, ID registration in Kenya has become faster and more accessible. However, millions of Kenyans remain undocumented, with civil society groups warning that the legacy of decades of exclusion continues to deny many citizens their constitutional rights….
FSC Regional Director for Africa, Dr. Peter Alele ( 2nd right),Dr. Subhra Bhattacharjee (4th right) with other stakeholders poses for the photo during the Zamba Heritage Congress held in Nairobi on Tuesday ,10,February,2026. Africa has marked a major milestone in its forest and climate agenda as the Inaugural Zamba Heritage Congress officially opened in Nairobi,…
Winnie Wabwire, Relationship Manager, Co-op Bank Speaking during the 2026-2030 FY plan. Partnership introduces bank-backed digital platform enabling secure, real-time donations as NGO sector shifts toward locally funded development amid declining global aid Nairobi, Kenya – 10.02.2025 – Co-operative Bank of Kenya and World Vision Kenya have partnered to integrate a secure e-commerce donation platform…
World Vision Kenya has launched its 2026–2030 National Strategy alongside its Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) Business Plan, outlining an ambitious roadmap to improve the wellbeing of 13.3 million children, families and communities across 33 counties. The strategy prioritises reaching 3.04 million of the most vulnerable children through integrated programming, strategic partnerships and evidence-based advocacy,…
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…
Sirikwa Classic Meet Director Barnaba Korir has expressed confidence that all systems are in place to deliver a world-class spectacle as athletes line up for the fifth edition of the race on Saturday at Lobo Village in Eldoret, Uasin Gishu County. Korir said the Sirikwa Classic has steadily grown into one of the most important…
Over 100 SACCO Leaders Pivot from Competition to Collaboration Model at 4th Annual CEOs Roundtable Nairobi, Kenya 2026 – Kenya’s cooperative banking sector has signalled a strategic pivot towards collaborative partnerships with fintech companies as its top strategic focus for 2026, signalling an accelerated push towards digital transformation as the movement seeks to enhance value…
