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Aug 8. 2026, 6:41 AM
AGA KHAN UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL EXPANDS ACCESS TO NEWBORN TESTING
The new service complements the hospital’s comprehensive mother and childcare services
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The new service complements the hospital’s comprehensive mother and childcare services
Designed for the modern rider, the TVS iQube sets new benchmarks in performance
Held under the theme “Shaping Kenya’s AI Future Using STEM,”
"Our fundis are our biggest ambassadors," said Edwin Kirugo, General Manager at BioTank Africa.
The “Own Your Move” platform speaks directly to professionals, entrepreneurs, creators, and side-hustlers
The missing link is affordable, accessible repair and maintenance services
Joby provides verified job opportunities across the creative, hospitality, media and technology sectors
The audit identified another weakness at Kenya’s entry points
Kon is set to join Strathmore University this September
Bima ya Wafanyikazi aligns with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals
The newly established laboratory will immediately serve the school’s population
The partnership will support the training of 200 young people; 100 each from KCB Foundation and CFAO Mobility Kenya
the stations will serve electric buses and vans, trucks, passenger vehicles
Family Afya offers comprehensive medical cover
The campaign targets 80 hospitals by the end of the year
The partnership comes at a time when electric mobility adoption in Kenya is gaining significant momentum.
Sickle cell disease remains one of the world ’s most common inherited blood disorders
The roadmap builds on findings from the British Academy-funded Canvas for Change project
The public transport sector plays a critical role in the country’s socio-economic growth
Users can now discover retail products, compare prices, and seamlessly order any item
Cyber attacks are becoming more frequent, more targeted, and more difficult for organizations to detect early
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The students included the first cohort class of 80 ambitious young men and women
Hundreds of Children are expected to benefit from the mission that is seeking to expand its operations beyond Easy Africa.
Konza Technopolis was envisioned as Kenya's Silicon Savannah and a catalyst for the country's digital transformation.
The Sisia Village Sustainable Beekeeping and Economic Empowerment Initiative from Nandi County, was recognized
LG's expanded commercial portfolio reflects the growing demand for integrated infrastructure solutions
The platform provides a seamless, secure and fully compliant digital solution for obtaining Marine Cargo Insurance certificates
The most effective scams aren’t the ones that come from hours of hacking into a firewall
the Authority is playing its part to promote the use of clean cooking in the country.
Nuvion will integrate Visa Direct’s Global Payout Network
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the organisation has built its success on a culture
The choice of Karen as the location for this new centre was driven by the area's growing population
I wondered what would become of careers that billions of people had invested years studying
South Africa has retained its top position
Trusted by some of the world's largest financial institutions and payments companies
project will boost maternal and newborn care in Kenya
Global challenges surrounding water and sanitation remain severe
The Innovation Gala 2026 goes far beyond a product display
WasaaChat is quickly emerging as a rising all-in-one digital platform that brings together secure messaging, peer-to-peer payments, and creator tools in a single seamless experience. The platform is gaining notable traction among Gen Z users, who are increasingly drawn to integrated apps that combine communication, financial transactions, and content engagement.
This year, TECNO believes the next big winner could be anyone.
the partnership is designed to connect global travellers directly
From July to December 2025, Visa identified nearly $1 billion in scam‑related activity
The government has designated the National Public Health Laboratory, Kemri Nairobi, Kemri Kisumu
The launch of Apple Pay in Mauritius is an important milestone in the country’s digital transformation journey
With the AI platform, Kenya Airways can interpret market signals more rapidly, evaluate pricing scenarios
Africa’s future growth will depend on the continent’s ability to integrate technology with finance
The initiative seeks to ensure that learners in rural schools do not miss classes due to water shortages
Smart Detect AI addresses these challenges by introducing a new layer of intelligence into the claims process
the mobile sector contributed US$220 billion to the continent's economy in 2024
Disputes remain one of the most persistent friction points in commerce
The delivery, consisting of one BYD Shark 6 (DMO Plug-in Hybrid Pickup) and four BYD Sealion 6 (DM-i Plug-in Hybrid SUVs), marks the first significant corporate fleet deployment
Africa’s digital future will depend on coordinated efforts
this year’s Summit builds on the momentum of previous editions
The award recognises Smart’s continued leadership in delivering innovative, technology-driven solutions
Held under the theme “Uniting Africa’s Innovation for an Inclusive Digital Market,” the Summit will unite key stakeholders
More than 450 global leaders from Africa, the Arab world, Latin America, Central Asia, and South and Southeast Asia are expected to participate
By funding research, testing, and validation, MECS is helping these companies strengthen their technologies
According to Vesicovaginal Fistula (VVF) nurse and trainer Christine Muthengi, some patients had lived with the condition for decades
In Kenya, autism is estimated to affect around 4 per cent of the population, equivalent to roughly 2.2 million people
The clinic will offer services across key disciplines
Since its launch, the Visa Africa Fintech Accelerator has supported 104 startups across five cohorts
the 200MP sensor on the Redmi Note 15 is a classic case of high specs masking low performance
The Catholic Diocese of Murang’a has been a longstanding partner of Co-operative Bank
Decode 4.0 reinforces Safaricom’s commitment to nurturing the next generation of innovators
Kenya generates approximately 22,000 tonnes of waste every day
Detrex said the soap donation will support handwashing stations installed by Rotary District 9212 in the beneficiary schools
delays in claims settlement and fraud-related losses remain key concerns
Visa Intelligent Authorization can help acquirers approve more legitimate transactions
The Summit also served as a platform to interrogate execution gaps in digital health implementation
over 7,000 Kenyans received free consultations and a range of essential dental services
The initiative is designed to support individuals working in the cleaning and laundry sector, popularly known as Mama Fua
Indosat will tap into Safaricom’s deep operational expertise in mobile financial services to strengthen the resilience, security, and personalization of digital financial journeys.
the Access to Healthcare program is built around a structured, long-term care pathway rather than one-off interventions.
At Samsung Electronics, we aren't just building gadgets, we are building the future of living
The Global Mobile (GLOMO) Awards are the mobile industry’s top honours presented at MWC Barcelona
The forum, which enabled direct farmer engagement under the theme ‘Financing the 2026 Planting Season: Productivity and Market Linkages,’ brought together farmers, agribusiness traders and industry experts
Health Principal Secretary Mary Muthoni said that the torrential rains and flooding can lead to contamination of water sources
The Investment will enhance network coverage, enable world-class media operations, and strengthen emergency response systems during the global sporting event.
This year’s tour comes at a crucial time: home ownership rates in Kenya continue to decline,
The solar installation at Alliance High School is expected to enhance energy reliability, reduce operational costs, and lower the institution’s carbon footprint
Founded in 2021 by Kevin Mutiso, Oye connects riders to essential services such as insurance, fuel credit, safety gear, and training
NCBA is the 1 st bank to attain ISO/IEC 27701 (Privacy Information Management System) on data privacy in East and Central Africa.
Gulf Energy E&P BV Secures US$15M Rig to Fast-Track South Lokichar Oil Project
Under the partnership, HACO will provide customised sustainability learning materials, support the formation of student-led Green Guardian Clubs
New Safety Feature and Road Safety Training Program Set to Transform Rider Safety Standards in Kenya
Edith Kabesiime, Wildlife Campaign Manager at World Animal Protection said, “Pangolins are being hunted, trafficked and exploited at alarming levels.
Meliora offers the industry an outstanding messaging platform with proven 99.99% service availability, direct connections in 22+ countries and indirect connections in several others
“Speed is profit. When integration takes too long, customers look for alternatives.
the project seeks to address long-standing infrastructure gaps in some of the city’s fastest-growing areas
the ceremony saw 134 graduates receive degrees
Henry duckworth, founder and ceo of agridex, said: “loam was built to solve real payment and settlement challenges in emerging markets.”
The lg thinq pro provides a comprehensive solution for builders, installers and property managers
The strategic direction was outlined at the 4th annual cooperatives ceos roundtable
“truebeam allows us to deliver radiation with an unprecedented level of precision,” said dr.Angela waweru, section head of radiotherapy at akuh.
The showcase began with the “in tune monument”, a large-scale installation composed of 38 lg oled evo w6 “true wireless wallpaper” tvs
“like I did mention in my remarks, this will be the new kid in town.All ev vehicles will now be green, registered in green number plates,” said chirchir.
At this year’s exhibition, lg will introduce two proprietary technologies featured in its latest components