Editorial

Smart Applications Launches ‘Smart PharmaLink’ to Transform Digital Healthcare Across Africa

MOMBASA, Kenya, Aug 5 – In a major step toward digitizing Africa’s healthcare ecosystem, Smart Applications International has officially launched Smart PharmaLink, an integrated pharmacy management platform engineered to automate operations, boost efficiency, and improve patient outcomes through data-driven decisions. ​The platform was unveiled at the PrideInn Paradise Beach Resort & Spa in Mombasa during…

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How Artificial Intelligence is Revolutionizing Modern Healthcare

St George’s, Grenada, July 30 – Artificial intelligence is rapidly transforming modern healthcare, blending cutting-edge technologies to fundamentally improve diagnosis, treatment, medical research and hospital operations. From spotting microscopic abnormalities in radiologic scans to streamlining overwhelming administrative workflows, AI is increasingly empowering clinicians to make faster, more precise and data-driven decisions. Once viewed as a…

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Kenya Calls for Increased Investment in Coastal Forests and Drylands to Boost Restoration and Eco-Jobs

NAIROBI, Kenya, July 23 – In a bid to turn ecological recovery into an engine for economic growth, Kenya is calling for increased investment and stronger partnerships to accelerate the restoration of Kenya’s dryland and coastal ecosystems noting that the initiative will create green jobs, strengthen climate resilience and unlock sustainable economic opportunities. Forestry Principal…

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PropelA Dual Apprenticeships Yield 30% Return on Investment for Businesses in Kenya, Study Reveals

NAIROBI, Kenya, July 21 – As Kenya grapples with persistent youth unemployment and a growing industrial skills gap, a landmark business case study released today provides compelling evidence that investing in industry-led skills development delivers measurable economic returns. The independent Return on Investment (ROI) study on Kenya’s PropelA Dual Apprenticeship Programme conducted by Orange and…

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Kenya Wins Global Recognition for Veterinary Drug Oversight, Lands First African Bid to Host World Congress

By Mercy Kachenge NAIROBI, Kenya, July 18 – As climate change fuels prolonged droughts, emerging livestock diseases and antimicrobial resistance, veterinary medicine has become one of the most critical yet often overlooked pillars of Kenya’s food security. Kenya is earning global recognition for strengthening animal health systems. The country recently won the bid to host…

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Silva Gigiri Targets UN Community with Wellness-Centered Luxury Development

By Mercy Kachenge NAIROBI, Kenya, July 18 – Construction has officially begun on the KSh2 billion Silva Gigiri residential development along UN Crescent in Nairobi’s diplomatic district, with developers saying the project will combine luxury living with wellness-focused design. The development, expected to take between 30 and 36 months to complete, is being led by…

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Smart Applications Unveils ‘Smart Elevate’ Mentorship Program to Drive African HealthTech Talent

PHOTO: Dr. Francis Thiongo, Chairman School of Computing and Information Technology JKUAT (L) receiving a token of appreciation from Isaiah Mosiori, CEO Smart Applications International, Kenya (R) during the official launch of Smart Elevate Mentorship Programme at JKUAT Main Campus, Juja. NAIROBI, Kenya, July 17 – In a major move to bolster Africa’s rapidly evolving…

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TECNO Debuts POVA Curve 2 5G in Kenya, Packing a Massive 8,000mAh Battery Into an Ultra-Slim 7.42mm Frame

NAIROBI, Kenya, July 15 – TECNO has officially unleashed the POVA Curve 2 5G in Kenya, shaking up the mid-range smartphone market with a device that prioritizes extreme battery performance and premium design. Headlined by a colossal 8,000mAh battery packed into an impossibly slim 7.42mm body and weighing approximately 195g the handset is specifically engineered…

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Hope, Dreams and Dignity Take Centre Stage in New Youth Empowerment Drive

PHOTO: HDND Foundation Founder and CEO Ms. Ruth Mueni speaking during the foundation’s launch event aimed at empowering young people through education, skills development and entrepreneurship at a Nairobi hotel on July 10th, 2026. By Naif Rashid NAIROBI, Kenya, July 11 – The Hopes, Dreams and Dignity (HDND) Foundation has launched a new empowerment drive…

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