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Reprieve for unemployed youth as Chuka Affordable Housing Project opens job opportunities - News Light Kenya The Chuka Affordable Housing Project has directly employed 300 youth drawn from Chuka Town and surrounding areas.

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ACCESS4SAFE Initiative Aims to Boost Protection Against Phishing for Persons with Disabilities

Pwd participants were trained on several key areas including understanding phishing scams, identifying fake emails and suspicious links, password protection, account security, safe use of social media platforms, and ways of reporting cyber threats.

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Overview of Nairobi Central Business District ahead of the Africa Forward Summit. PHOTO/ Courtesy

In a public advisory issued on Friday by the Office of the Government Spokesperson, the government warned that the movement of high-profile delegates and dignitaries will affect transport along key roads within and around the capital city.

According to the notice dated May 8, major roads expected to experience intermittent interruptions include Mombasa Road, Lang’ata Road, Thika Road, Limuru Road, and Kiambu Road.

The government explained that the temporary disruptions are part of security measures aimed at ensuring the safe and smooth movement of visiting dignitaries attending the summit.

The Africa Forward Summit is expected to attract African leaders, investors, policymakers, business executives, and representatives from global institutions.
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Nairobi Faces Major Traffic Disruptions Ahead of Africa Forward Summit Motorists and residents in Nairobi have been advised to prepare for major traffic disruptions ahead of the Africa Forward Summit scheduled for May 11 and May 12. - News Light... Overview of Nairobi Central Business District ahead of the Africa Forward Summit. PHOTO/ Courtesy

Technology leaders and innovators meeting in Nairobi under the WITIA Creative Show 2026 have called for greater investment in digital innovation and homegrown technology solutions to unlock opportunities for young people, creators and women across Africa.

The forum, hosted by Women in Technology and Innovation Africa (WITIA), brought together innovators, entrepreneurs, creatives and digital leaders to discuss the future of Africa’s digital economy and the growing role of women in shaping innovation.

Speaking during the event, WITIA founder and chairperson Eunice Pohlmann said the organisation was created to address the low representation of women in technology spaces and create opportunities for young innovators across the continent.

“We need more women in technology and innovation because the future is digital.

Women in Tech Forum Pushes Digital Innovation as Tool for Economic Inclusion - News Light Kenya Technology leaders and innovators meeting in Nairobi under the WITIA Creative Show 2026 have called for greater investment in digital innovation and homegrown

Ambassador Philip Thigo(Left)during the Africa Foward Pre-Summit in Nairobi on May 11, 2026
Technology developers and policymakers have been urged to place the rights, safety and lived realities of African children at the centre of digital innovation as internet use and artificial intelligence become increasingly integrated into children’s daily lives.

The call was made in Nairobi during the launch of the Watoto Framework at the Africa Forward Pre-Summit by Mtoto News, a child-centred digital safety framework developed with direct input from children themselves to guide technology companies, startups and governments in building safer and more inclusive digital products for young users across Africa.

Speaking at the launch, Kenya’s Special Envoy on Technology Philip Thigo said Africa must ensure that innovation advances in a way that protects children while enabling them to benefit from emerging technologies.
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Mtoto News New Framework Calls for Child-Centred Digital Design in Africa - News Light Kenya The call was made in Nairobi during the launch of the Watoto Framework at the Africa Forward Pre-Summit by Mtoto News, a child-centred digital safety

The Government has pledged to strengthen the nursing profession through improved training, working conditions and career development as concerns grow over the increasing migration of Kenyan nurses abroad.

Speaking during the International Nurses Week 2026 celebrations at The Nairobi Hospital, Public Health and Professional Standards Principal Secretary Mary Muthoni said nurses remain the backbone of Kenya’s healthcare system and are central to the country’s Universal Health Coverage (UHC) agenda.

“The Government of Kenya recognizes and greatly values the critical role nurses play in the delivery of Universal Health Coverage. Nurses are the backbone of our health system, providing frontline healthcare and strengthening communities across the country,” said Muthoni, who was the chief guest during the event.
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Government Moves to Retain Nurses as Nairobi Hospital Marks International Nurses Week 2026 - News Light Kenya The Government has pledged to strengthen the nursing profession through improved training, working conditions and career development as concerns grow over the

Adams Makau, a trainer from Computers for Schools Kenya, one of the DigiTruck partners facilitates a session during the Lamu DigiTruck program.

More than 140 youths graduated from the Huawei DigiTruck Programme in Lamu County, with inspiring stories of resilience, determination, and inclusion taking center stage during the ceremony held at the Mokowe Kenya Maritime Authority Command Centre.

Among the graduates was Rose Waithera, a young mother who joined the five-week digital skills training programme while expectant. Despite giving birth during the training period, she returned to complete the sessions and proudly received her certificate while carrying her newborn baby.

Rose described the programme as a life-changing opportunity that restored her hope and confidence for the future.

“Joining the Huawei DigiTruck programme gave me hope and confidence for my future.
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Young Mother Graduates With Newborn as Huawei DigiTruck Programme Transforms Lives in Lamu - News Light Kenya Adams Makau, a trainer from Computers for Schools Kenya, one of the DigiTruck partners facilitates a session during the Lamu DigiTruck program.

Kenya Women Awards gala held at Southfield Mall in Nairobi on May 9, 2026. The awards celebrated Kenya’s Top 100 Most Impactful Women in Leadership across different sect

Women leaders, journalists, climate champions and gospel ministers were celebrated during the 2026 Independent Kenya Women Awards held at Southfield Mall in Nairobi on May 9.
The glamorous gala brought together women from different sectors across the country to honour excellence, leadership and community transformation. The awards recognised individuals making a difference in media, education, sustainability, entrepreneurship and social impact.

The event, popularly known as IKWA, celebrated the Top 100 Most Impactful Women in Leadership under a theme focused on empowering communities and transforming Kenya through women led initiatives. According to the organisers, the awards are a research based platform dedicated to recognising women whose work continues to shape society positively.

Women Leaders and Journalists Honoured at the 2026 Independent Kenya Women Awards - News Light Kenya Kenya Women Awards gala held at Southfield Mall in Nairobi on May 9, 2026. The awards celebrated Kenya’s Top 100 Most Impactful Women in Leadership across