Officials from the Institute of Public Finance during the release of the Annual National Shadow Budget The Institute of Public Finance has released the sixth edition of the Annual National Shadow Budget 2026/27, calling on the government to restore fiscal discipline and align policy promises with realistic financing plans. The report comes at a time…
An aerial view of the Chogoria ESP market under construction in Tharaka Nithi County. Traders in Chogoria have expressed excitement and gratitude as the modern Chogoria ESP Market nears completion, saying the new facility is set to transform business operations and improve livelihoods for hundreds of local traders. Speaking in Chogoria, long-time trader Lawrence Kirimi…
Athletics Kenya has named a strong squad to represent Kenya at the World Under-20 Championships set for August 5 to 9 in Oregon. The federation expressed confidence in the youthful team, noting that Kenya’s junior athletes have consistently performed strongly on the global stage and are expected to maintain the country’s dominance in middle and…
More than 1,000 participants are expected to take part in the upcoming Kitui Green Run as organizers intensify campaigns to position the event as a platform for climate awareness, water conservation and environmental sustainability. Dubbed “Running for Rain,” the marathon is expected to bring together elite athletes, amateur runners, environmental champions and local residents in…
Hundreds of residents in Mombasa on Saturday participated in the 2026 Mater Heart Run aimed at raising funds for children in need of life-saving heart surgeries. The event, held at Loreto Convent Mombasa, brought together families, schools, corporate organisations and church groups in support of vulnerable children suffering from heart conditions. Archbishop Martin Kivuva and…
Kenyan manufacturers and businesses demonstrating excellence in sustainability, energy efficiency and green industrialization were celebrated at the 2026 Energy Management Awards (EMA), with Mombasa Cement Ltd Athi River Plant emerging as the Overall Winner in a competition that highlighted the growing shift by industry toward cleaner and more efficient production systems. The awards, organized by…
News Light Kenya has unveiled the ACCESS4SAFE Project, an initiative aimed at protecting persons with disabilities from rising phishing scams and other online threats through digital safety training and awareness. The project seeks to equip vulnerable groups with practical cyber safety skills, promote safe internet use, and strengthen inclusive access to digital spaces across communities….
The fifth edition of the Nairobi City Marathon was officially launched on Thursday, with organizers promising a bigger and more exciting race experience as over 17,000 participants have already registered. Speaking during the launch, Barnabas Korir said this year’s event will once again give runners a unique opportunity to race along Kenya’s iconic Expressway, the…
Beer brand Heineken and Kenya Wine Agencies Limited (KWAL) are ramping up experiential marketing efforts through football-themed activations as they seek to strengthen consumer engagement and brand loyalty in Kenya’s increasingly competitive alcoholic beverages market. The brewer will on May 30 host nationwide UEFA Champions League finals viewing parties across key urban centres, marking…
The facility Launched by the president is designed to provide small-scale traders with a dignified working environment The economic landscape of Tharaka Nithi County is entering a new chapter following the official handover and completion of the Chuka Modern Market, a flagship project under the national government’s Economic Stimulus Programe. The ultra-modern facility, inaugurated by…
