Governments, the private sector, universities and investors have been urged to increase investment in women and girls in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) to unlock Africa’s economic and innovation potential. The call was made during the Women in STEM Africa Summit 2026, organised by Women in Technology and Innovation Africa (WITIA) in partnership with…
Gorrety Mutai emerged the overall winner of the Britam Golf Day after returning an impressive 43 Stableford points at the par-71 Eldoret Golf Club on Saturday. Playing off handicap 20, Mutai beat a field of 120 golfers drawn from Eldoret, Nandi, Nakuru, Kakamega, Limuru, Sigona, Golf Park, Windsor, Kericho, Njoro, Karen and Machakos clubs. Mutai…
The Konza Technopolis Development Authority has stepped up efforts to advance environmental conservation and agricultural transformation after successfully conducting a drone-enabled seedball broadcasting exercise at the Konza Technopolis Wildlife Conservancy, marking a major milestone in the use of technology for ecological restoration. In a statement released on Wednesday, June 24, 2026, the authority said the…
Family Bank Founder T.K. Muya (3L) rings the bell joined by Family Bank Chair Lazarus Muema(L), CBK Chair Andrew Musangi, NSE Chair Kiprono Kittony, Family Bank CEO Nancy Njau during the bank’s listing on the NSE by way of introduction where the shares opened trading at Ksh.22.58 per share above the introductory price of KES…
Kenya’s rising wrestling stars have once again put the country on the continental map after securing four medals at the African U17 Wrestling Championships in Alexandria, Egypt, in a performance that underlined the growing strength of the sport in the country. The youthful squad, competing against some of the continent’s finest young wrestlers, delivered spirited…
Ugandan runner Dorrine Chesang and Kenya’s Koech Cheruiyot were crowned champions of the Eldoret City Marathon after dominant performances in the women’s and men’s races respectively on Sunday. Chesang powered to victory in the women’s race after clocking 2:30:26, holding off a strong challenge from Kenya’s Margaret Muruiki who finished second in 2:30:45. Jackline…
Kenya is on the brink of making environmental history after an environmentalist from Elgeyo Marakwet County successfully broke the Guinness World Records for the most trees planted within 24 hours. Hillary Kiplagat Kibiwott achieved the remarkable feat after planting 23,326 trees in a single day at Kessup Forest, surpassing the previous record of 23,060 trees…
Click here to apply : https:// forms.gle/vNCn6jc3X852JdLe9 NAIROBI, Kenya, April 2026 — NewsLightKenya has opened Call for applications for a Training of Trainers (ToT) on digital safety and phishing, targeting Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) who are content creators or aspiring creators. The initiative theme Access4safe seeks to build the capacity of PWDs to identify, prevent…
Binadamu akishakula chakula ashibe, apate pesa atajirike, ashike hatamu ya uongozi alewe na mamlaka, hakika huwa na uhuru uliopitiliza wa kufanya jambo lolote lile ikiwemo kujiundia sheria, sio sheria tu, sheria zinazomnufaisha yeye binafsi na watu wake wa karibu, hujiongezea mamlaka, hufanya maamuzi ya kustaajabisha Kutokana na shibe na nishai aliyo nayo. Katika siasa za…
The Nairobi Hospital has reassured staff, patients and stakeholders that its services remain uninterrupted, with all departments fully operational and open to the public. In a statement, the hospital confirmed that both clinical and support teams continue to provide care as usual, underscoring its sustained commitment to delivering quality healthcare to patients and the wider…
