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NAIROBI, Kenya, Sep 11 – Healthcare professional associations across Kenya have welcomed the official end of weeks-long nurses’ industrial action following an agreement reached between the Kenya National Union of Nurses and Midwives (KNUNM) and the Council of Governors (CoG) on September 9, 2026. The resolution brings an end to a standoff which began on…
NAIROBI, Kenya, Sep 2 – Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) has issued a stern warning to religious leaders across the country against accepting or legitimizing illicit funds from politicians as preparations for the 2027 General Election intensify. Speaking at the National Stakeholders’ Convention held at Ufungamano House in Nairobi, EACC Chairperson Dr. David Oginde cautioned…
NAIROBI, Kenya, Sep 1 – East Africa’s healthcare sector is rapidly shifting beyond digital health pilots and into wide-scale, day-to-day adoption, Driven by a growing demand for access, efficiency, and continuity of care, regional governments and private hospital networks are accelerating investments in artificial intelligence (AI), telemedicine platforms, and connected medical devices. Healthcare providers across…
NAIROBI, Kenya, Aug 29 – Professor John Okumu has officially been installed as the 7th Vice-Chancellor of Kenyatta University, marking a new chapter in the University’s journey of knowledge, excellence, sustainability and continuous improvement. As he assumes office, Prof. Okumu has pledged to lead with integrity, accountability, innovation and evidence-based decision-making, while working with the…
NAIROBI, Kenya, Aug 26 – As rapid digital adoption moves everyday life onto screens, everyday community life across Kenya is becoming increasingly fragmented, real estate firm HassConsult is expanding its innovative resident experience platform, Elevate by Hass, transforming traditional residential developments into connected, active communities. Data highlights a clear shift in lifestyle patterns with Global…
JOHANNESBURG, South Africa, Aug 26 – St. George’s University (SGU) School of Medicine in Grenada, West Indies, has established an academic affiliation with Hilton College, one of South Africa’s leading independent schools, to expand opportunities for students pursuing careers in medicine. The collaboration arrives at a critical juncture for South African healthcare education. With only…
NAIROBI, Kenya, Aug 20 – The Africa’s Business Heroes (ABH) Prize Competition, a flagship philanthropic initiative supported by Alibaba Philanthropy, has announced its Top 20 finalists for the 2026 edition. The high-stakes Semi-Final event is set to take place in Nairobi, Kenya, from August 21–22, where the selected founders will pitch their ventures for a…
NAIROBI, Kenya, Aug 15 – The Nairobi Hospital hosted its flagship annual Charity Golf Tournament on Friday 14 August 2026 at Karen Country Club bringing together corporate partners, sponsors, golfers, philanthropists and members of the public to raise funds for underprivileged children requiring specialized medical procedures, particularly complex cardiac operations. The Children’s Charity Heart Fund…
NAIROBI, Kenya, Aug 10 – Kenya’s banking sector held Sh695.4 billion in non-performing loans at the end of March 2026, up Sh21 billion from Sh674.4 billion in December and lifting the default ratio to 15.6% from 15.4%, according to Central Bank of Kenya data. The increase came despite lower interest rates, and CBK Governor Kamau…
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…
