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Nairobi Hospital golf tournament raises funds for children needing heart surgery

The Nairobi Hospital has mobilised resources to support life-saving cardiac treatment for children from disadvantaged backgrounds through its 2026 Children’s Charity Heart Fund Golf Tournament held at Karen Country Club. The annual tournament brought together corporate partners, sponsors, golfers, philanthropists and members of the public to raise funds for children diagnosed with congenital and acquired…

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Government Seeks Public Views to Shape Kenya’s First National Intellectual Property Policy

King’uru Wahome, Director of Industries at the State Department for Industry, delivers remarks on behalf of Principal Secretary Dr. Juma Mukhwana during the public participation forum on the Draft National Intellectual Property Policy and Strategy (NIPPS) 2026 at the Kenya Institute of Curriculum Development (KICD) in Nairobi. Nairobi, July 31, 2026 — The Government has…

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Nairobi Hospital partners with Nairobi Polo Club in major healthcare deal for 2026/27 season

The Nairobi Hospital and Nairobi Polo Club have unveiled a landmark partnership that will see the hospital become the Official Healthcare Partner for the 2026/2027 polo season, in a move aimed at strengthening athlete safety, promoting wellness and expanding community healthcare awareness through sport. The partnership was officially announced during a media briefing held in…

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World Vision Kenya Event in Nairobi Spotlights Severe Water Shortage Facing Kitui Communities

Section of participants during the fundraising ,running to champion the help towards Kitui County,Lower Yatta. Nairobi, Saturday,June 12,2026, – A charity walk held in Nairobi by World Vision Kenya has brought renewed attention to the severe water shortage affecting communities in Kitui County, where residents of Lower Yatta continue to walk long distances in search…

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Kenya becomes first African nation to secure Santiago Network climate support

Kenya has achieved a major milestone in advancing climate resilience and addressing the impacts of climate change. Through the Ministry of Environment, Climate Change & Forestry, Directorate of Climate Change Kenya has become the first country in Africa and only the second globally to secure technical assistance from the Santiago Network on Loss and Damage….

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Distribution of Digital Learning Devices to 10,000 Schools Begins

The government has commenced the nationwide distribution of digital learning devices to more than 10,000 Junior Secondary Schools in a major push to strengthen digital education and support the implementation of the Competency-Based Education (CBE) framework. The rollout, officially flagged off at the Centre for Mathematics, Science and Technology Education in Africa (CEMASTEA) in Nairobi,…

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Savannah Honey, Laikipia women’s groups strike deal to scale commercial beekeeping enterprises

A new partnership in Laikipia County is set to transform smallholder beekeeping into a structured, market-driven enterprise, offering rural women new opportunities to earn sustainable incomes through climate-resilient livelihoods. Savannah Honey Ltd has signed a five-year agreement with women’s producer groups in Laikipia under the Nurture Project, implemented by Swisscontact and funded by the Wyss…

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NEWS LIGHT KENYA Expands Digital Presence with Launch of Official YouTube Channel

An image of NLK YouTube Channel officially launched. Follow this link to subscribe for timely updates: https://youtu.be/HONbGkICVVo?si=T1lgj6k6ywvp6q_2 NEWS LIGHT KENYA has taken another major step in strengthening its digital footprint with the official launch of its YouTube channel, marking a new chapter in the media platform’s commitment to delivering timely, credible and engaging news content…

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More Support Needed for Children Living with Disabilities, Partners Say

From L to R: Margaret Kariuki, Head of Sustainability East Africa Region, Sanlam Allianz (Kenya) Limited; Dr Carol Waweru,  Head of Impact Programs, Gertrude’s Hospital Foundation, and Scholastica Kiboro, Head of Partnerships Growth and Marketing, Sanlam Allianz, (Kenya) Limited engage with a child during an art activity at their second annual inclusive sports and wellness event…

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ITC and Equity Group Join Forces to Expand Trade Finance Across East Africa

From L-R: International Trade Centre (ITC) Executive Director Pamela Coke-Hamilton and Equity Group Managing Director and CEO Dr James Mwangi during the signing of a memorandum of understanding between ITC and Equity Group Holdings PLC to advance inclusive and commercially sustainable economic development across East Africa, beginning with Kenya. The partnership will focus on strengthening…

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