Selestine Nyongesa
- An editor at Signs Tv
- Nairobi, Kenya
- @Nyongesaselest1
Experienced and versatile writer, dedicated to using my exceptional writing and editing skills to inform and advocate. My work focuses on educating and entertaining readers on a range of topics, with a particular expertise in matters of disability.
President Ruto Launches SHA Sponsorship Programme to Cover 2.2 Million Kenyans
Sep 19, 2025 President William Ruto today announced a major step toward achieving Universal Health Coverage, launching a new sponsorship program under the Social Health Auth...
Are Kenya's Deaf Rights Just on Paper?
Sep 19, 2025 When we talk about the Deaf community, our next thought should naturally turn to sign language interpreters. They play a crucial role, ensuring that Deaf indivi...
Safaricom Announces Planned M-Pesa System Upgrade
Sep 19, 2025 Safaricom PLC has announced a scheduled M-Pesa system upgrade, scheduled to take place on Monday, September 22, 2025, from 12:30 a.m. to 3:30 a.m.In a notice on...
KMTC Expands Vehicle Fleet to Boost Healthcare Training, UHC
Sep 18, 2025 Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale on Thursday flagged off eight new vehicles for the Kenya Medical Training College (KMTC), bringing the institution's total f...
26 Million Enrolled in New Health Scheme, Says CS Duale
Sep 18, 2025 Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale has announced that 26 million Kenyans are now registered with the Social Health Authority (SHA).Speaking in Nyandarua, CS Du...
KCB, Afreximbank Partner to Fund Vipingo SEZ Operationalization
Sep 18, 2025 KCB Group and the pan-African multilateral development bank, African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank), have entered into a Memorandum of Understanding aimed at...
International Day of Science, Technology and Innovation for the South: Access to Assistive Technology A Global Challenge
Sep 17, 2025 Over one billion people worldwide, primarily those with disabilities and the elderly, require at least one assistive device, according to the World Health Organ...
KISE and ICPAK Partner to Advance Disability Inclusion
Sep 17, 2025 The Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Kenya (ICPAK) and the Kenya Institute of Special Education (KISE) are set to formalize a partnership aimed at a...
International Day for the Preservation of the Ozone Layer: Environmental Action Must Be Inclusive
Sep 16, 2025 Forty years ago, nations united under the Vienna Convention for the Protection of the Ozone Layer to safeguard humanity and the planet from harmful UV radiation...
International Day of Democracy: Democracy and Disability Rights
Sep 16, 2025 The International Day of Democracy, celebrated annually on 15th September, highlights the importance of inclusive governance and citizen participation.A recent...
M-Pesa Foundation, KISE Join Hands to Bring Free Disability Services to Kacheliba
Sep 16, 2025 In a collaborative effort, the M-Pesa Foundation and the Kenya Institute of Special Education (KISE) held a free medical camp in Kacheliba Sub-County on Monday,...
New Nepal Interim Ministers Sworn in After Protests
Sep 15, 2025 BY AFPNepal's new interim prime minister unveiled her first ministers on Monday, as the Himalayan nation seeks to restore order after deadly youth-led anti-corr...
KDF Announces 2025 Nationwide Recruitment Drive
Sep 15, 2025 The Ministry of Defence has announced a nationwide recruitment exercise for 2025, seeking to enlist skilled professionals and officers into the Kenya Defence Fo...
Deaf Awareness Month: The Art and Purpose of Sign Names
Sep 15, 2025 Sign names are an important part of Deaf culture and are used to identify people without having to fingerspell their full names.Unlike spoken names, a sign name...
The First Deaf Miss Nevada America
Sep 12, 2025 Angela Lynn, the dynamic host and producer of the Angela Lynn Show in Las Vegas, Nevada, is a passionate advocate for inclusion and belonging.Through her platfo...
Vital Signs Foundation Empowers the Deaf Community Through Health and Safety Trainings
Sep 12, 2025 In a pioneering initiative, the Vital Signs Foundation is bridging the communication gap by providing crucial first aid and safety training for the Deaf communi...
Burkina Faso Scraps Visa Fees for African Travellers
Sep 12, 2025 BY BBCBurkina Faso says it has removed visa fees for all African travellers, in an effort to facilitate the movement of people and goods into the country."From...
South Sudan’s Vice President Charged with Treason and Murder
Sep 12, 2025 BY CNNSouth Sudan’s First Vice President Riek Machar has been charged with murder, treason, and crimes against humanity for his alleged involvement in attacks b...
Signs Media Rewrites the Rules, Proves the Future of Media Is Inclusive
Sep 11, 2025 As the world celebrates Deaf Awareness Month, it's also a time to shine a light on Signs Media, a company that has revolutionized Kenya's media landscape. Since...
NCPWD, KNCCI Partner to Boost Economic Opportunities for PWDs
Sep 11, 2025 The National Council for Persons with Disabilities (NCPWD) and the Kenya National Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KNCCI) have signed an MoU to promote equal o...
Safaricom Launches Programs to Empower Boda Boda Riders and Drivers
Sep 10, 2025 Boda Boda riders and ride-hailing drivers are set to benefit from two new Safaricom initiatives, Ofa Ya Boda Boda and Bundle Ya Deree, which aim to provide them...