News Light Kenya - Page 79 of 147 - Best News Website in Kenya

Women’s Collective Kenya Calls for Urgent Reforms on Access to Safe Abortion

Women’s Collective Kenya has urged the government to remove legal and policy barriers that hinder access to safe abortion, warning that restrictive laws are putting the lives of women and girls at risk. Speaking during the commemoration of International Safe Abortion Day in Nairobi on Sunday, the organization’s director, Ruth Mumbi, said abortion must be…

Read More

Women Leaders Rally Behind SAFINA, Call for Inclusive Politics

By Mary Ndanu Women leaders drawn from 17 constituencies have reaffirmed their commitment to championing inclusive leadership and addressing socio-economic challenges facing families, while rallying behind the SAFINA party as a platform for political empowerment. Speaking during a women’s gathering in Nairobi, the National Women Coordinator Florence Atieno said that women remain to be the…

Read More

Verto Unveils New Hub In Nairobi to Strengthen Kenyan’s Commitment towards Global Trade

From Left: Co-founder and Chief Product Officer, Verto, Antony Oduu , Head of BAAS and Digital Banking, Choice Bank, Patrick Rusell, Co-founder and Chief Executive Officer, Verto, Ola Oyetayo, and Peter Wachira, Chief Executive Officer, Triply, making a toast during the official launch of Verto Offices in Nairobi, Kenya. Founded in 2017, Verto enables businesses…

Read More

M-KOPA Hits 3 million Active Customers Milestone as 9/10 Report Improved Quality of Life

Fintech pioneer deploys $2 billion in credit to Africa’s “Every Day Earners” – micro entrepreneurs invisible to traditional banks M-KOPA, Africa’s leading inclusive fintech, has surpassed 3 million active customers for the first time – a milestone that puts the company on track to serve 10 million Every Day Earners by the end of the…

Read More

Kenya Pushes for More Resources and Innovation to Expand Family Planning

Dr. Edward Serem speaking during breakfast meeting held in Nairobi on September 22nd 2025 at Sarova Stanley Kenya has called for increased resources, stronger domestic financing, and new innovations to expand access to contraception during a breakfast meeting held ahead of World Contraception Day, which will be marked on Friday. The annual event, themed “A…

Read More

From the Track to the Boardroom: Eliud Kipchoge Joins NOC-K Leadership

Olympic marathon legend Eliud Kipchoge has stepped into a new role off the track, officially joining the National Olympic Committee of Kenya (NOC-K) Board as the athletes’ representative. Kipchoge was formally welcomed by NOC-K President Shadrack Maluki and Deputy President Barnaba Korir during his first board meeting this week. The session focused on athlete welfare…

Read More

Jacob’s Ladder Africa Unveils Green Careers Caravan to Prepare Youth for the Green Economy

By Sharon Atieno  Nairobi, Kenya – September 24, 2025 — Jacob’s Ladder Africa (JLA), in partnership with fifteen public universities under the Vice-Chancellors’ Committee and the State Department of Higher Education and Research, has launched the Green Careers Caravan (GCC), a nationwide initiative designed to equip young people with the skills needed for emerging opportunities…

Read More

Somali Envoy Reaffirms Spirit of Sportsmanship in Kenya Tournament

Somali Ambassador, Mr. Jabril Abdulle addressing the press during a press briefing on Wednesday 24th, September 2025 at the Somali Embassy in Nairobi. By Winnie Atieno  Somalia has reaffirmed its commitment to sportsmanship and mutual respect, urging that football continue to serve as a bridge of friendship between peoples. The country’s envoy in Nairobi welcomed…

Read More

PS Mwadime Urges Kenya to Harness Youth and Labour Migration for Economic Growth

Principal Secretary for Labour and Skills Development, Shadrack Mwadime, has called on Kenya to harness its youthful population and the benefits of labour migration to strengthen the economy, stressing the need for innovative strategies to safeguard remittances and transform returning workers into investors. Speaking during a stakeholders’ forum on labour and migration, Mwadime says migration…

Read More