SGU Initiative: Leveraging African Medical Talent to Combat the Worldwide Shortage of Physicians

St George’s, Grenada, Apr 9 – As the international community prepares for World Health Day 2026 under the theme “Together for Health: Stand with Science,” St. George’s University (SGU) School of Medicine in Grenada is sounding the alarm on a critical bottleneck in global healthcare: the accelerating shortage of trained physicians. The World Health Organization…

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Smart Summit 2026: Scaling Tech to Transform African Health Systems

PHOTO: From L- R Mr. William Techera, Group Head of Marketing Smart Applications, Andrew Musangi, Board Chairman Smart Applications, Dr. Ouma Oluga PS State Department Medical Services and Mr. Harrison Muiru, Group Managing Director Smart Applications during the 5th Smart Summit 2026at Safari Park Hotel, Nairobi. NAIROBI, Kenya, Mar 19 – Africa’s healthcare leaders gathered…

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Africa Forex Trading Expo 2026 Kicks in Nairobi, Themed “Smart Money, Smart Africa” Sets New Standards for Continental Trading

NAIROBI, Kenya, Mar 10 –The pulse of global finance shifted toward East Africa today as the inaugural Africa Forex Trading Expo 2026 officially opened in Kenya’s capital Nairobi at the Sarit Expo Centre with a powerful declaration ‘Africa has arrived as a force in global financial markets’. The Expo brings together Hundreds of forex traders,…

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Kenya and Egypt Forge Deeper Ties with $7M Development Boost from Cairo

NAIROBI, Kenya, Feb 16 – Kenya and Egypt have transitioned from high-level diplomacy to tangible action, solidifying a Strategic and Comprehensive Partnership aimed at regional economic integration. With a USD 7 million commitment from Cairo earmarked for transformative infrastructure and social projects, the two nations are now fast-tracking the implementation of 12 bilateral agreements that…

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German Capital Influx: $1.88 Billion Injected via Landmark Nairobi Deal Report in Strategic African Startup Ecosystem

NAIROBI, Kenya, Feb 13 — Startup ecosystem in Africa has drawn significant German investor participation over the past decade, with founders across 19 countries securing deals worth $1.88 billion through German-backed syndicates, according to a landmark report launched at the Friedrich Naumann Foundation East Africa in Gigiri, Nairobi. According to Germany-Africa Investment Report: Decade of…

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Intersolar Africa 2026 Returns to Nairobi, Highlights Breakthroughs in Solar PV and Energy Storage Infrastructure

NAIROBI, Kenya, Jan 20 – In anticipation of the upcoming Intersolar Africa 2026 exhibition, industry leaders and organizers gathered in Nairobi for a media breakfast meeting, Highlighting East Africa’s accelerating transition toward a renewable-led energy future ahead of the exhibition and conference scheduled for 3-4 February 2026 at the Sarit Expo Centre. The briefing served…

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IFC-Backed Biovac Achieves Major Milestone, Begins Clinical Trials for Africa’s First Domestically Developed Cholera Vaccine

CAPE TOWN, South Africa, Dec 2 – Biovac, International Finance Corporation (IFC) client has commenced clinical trials for South Africa’s first domestically developed oral cholera vaccine, marking a historic and crucial milestone in bolstering Africa’s health security and self-sufficiency in vaccine production. The breakthrough promises sustainable vaccine sovereignty for the continent, providing rapid and reliable…

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MOESNA Hosts High-Level Workshop in Nairobi on Regional Shipping Line and Maritime Cabotage Protocol

NAIROBI, Kenya, Nov 17- Kenya today hosted a high-level regional workshop in its capital, Nairobi, bringing together maritime stakeholders to critically review the feasibility of establishing a dedicated Regional Shipping Line and to advance the development of a unified Regional Maritime Cabotage Protocol for the Eastern, Southern and Northern Africa regions. The significant meeting marks…

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G20 Must Deliver Economic Justice for All: FIA Kenya Demands a People-First Global Agenda

PHOTO: FIA Kenya National Coordinator, Brenda Osoro NAIROBI, Kenya, Nov 13 – Fight Inequality Alliance Kenya (FIA Kenya) has issued a powerful call to action, urging world leaders who will be meeting at the upcoming G20 Summit in South Africa to fundamentally shift their priorities and place people and planet before profits. The declaration highlights…

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Amplifying Lived Experiences: African storytellers advocates for personal narratives to drive policy and empathy

NAIROBI, Kenya, Nov 1 – Storytellers and media practitioners from across Africa gathered in Kenyan capital Nairobi for a powerful media roundtable exploring how personal stories can inspire empathy, shape policy and drive social change across the continent. Themed “From Pain to Power,” the event brought together leading storytellers, seasoned journalists and passionate advocates committed…

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