China-Africa Trade Deepens as Major Africa International Construction Machinery Expo 2026 opens in Nairobi

NAIROBI, Kenya, June 16 – Kenya is positioning itself as the hub of East African industrial growth as its set to host The Africa International Construction Machinery, Mining Machinery, Agricultural Machinery, Automobile & Motorcycle Parts, Electromechanical and Hardware Products Expo (AICMEC 2026) from June 17 to 19 at the Kenyatta International Convention Centre (KICC), Nairobi….

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Autoexpo Kenya 2026 Opens in Nairobi, Showcasing Global Mobility Trends

NAIROBI, Kenya, June 3 – Kenya’s automotive industry steps into the international spotlight this week as the 27th Autoexpo Kenya 2026 Edition officially opened in Nairobi on Wednesday 3rd June to 5th, convening  global manufacturers, parts suppliers, dealers, distributors and mobility investors into one of East Africa’s most closely watched vehicle markets. The Expo taking…

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Kenya Unveils AI for Disability Initiative to Bridge Digital Divide for Persons with Disabilities

PHOTO: CS Kabogo, PS ISaboke, Project Partners and Kenyan Students who have developed inclusive assistive solutions powered by AI. NAIROBI, Kenya, May 1 – The Ministry of Information, Communications and the Digital Economy (MoICDE), in partnership with Kenya Institute of Special Education (KISE), Qhala, inABLE, Assistive Technologies for Disability Trust (AT4D) and Huawei have unveiled…

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Smart Applications International Clinches Top Innovation Award at 3i International Conference 2026

PHOTO: Harrison Muiru, Group Managing Director, Smart Applications International Ltd, receives the award from Gael Aliphon, Senior Manager  Life (SWAN). NAIROBI, Kenya, Apr 27 – Smart Applications International (Mauritius) has solidified its position as a pioneer in digital healthcare solutions, clinching the prestigious Product and Service Innovation of the Year award at the 2026 3i…

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Schneider Electric Scales Up Efforts to Bridge Africa’s Energy Access Gap at ARE EAIF 2026

NAIROBI, Kenya, Apr 21 – Reinforcing its long-term commitment to bridging the energy access gap, Schneider Electric, a global energy technology leader continues to scale its impact-driven initiatives across Sub-Saharan Africa, deploying modular solar solutions and smart grid technology to empower underserved communities. Building on momentum at the 2026 Energy Access Investment Forum (EAIF), the…

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Kenya Space Agency and DeKUT Forge Strategic Alliance to Advance Space Research and Innovation

NYERI, Kenya, Dec 18 – The Kenya Space Agency (KSA) and Dedan Kimathi University of Technology (DeKUT) strengthened their partnership in space research and innovation by signing a Collaborative Agreement at DeKUT in Nyeri County. KSA Director General Brigadier Hillary Kipkosgey and DeKUT Vice Chancellor Prof. Eng. Peter N. Muchiri, EBS signed the agreement marking…

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Global Innovators Battle in Taipei as ‘Go Healthy with Taiwan’ Finals Spotlight Breakthrough Health Tech

TAIPEI, Taiwan, Dec 12 – Six visionary teams from countries spanning the globe converged in Taipei, Taiwan, on December 10, 2025, for the grand finale of the prestigious “Go Healthy with Taiwan” Call for Proposals. The event saw top innovators compete after an initial pool of 638 submissions from 55 countries,including Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Rwanda…

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Latitude59 Kenya Edition Reshapes the Scene, Solidifies Estonia’s Enduring Partnership with Kenya

NAIROBI, Kenya, Dec 8 – Latitude59 Kenya 2025 which took place in December 4-5 in Nairobi achieved a monumental milestone culminating in an electrifying close to the event with the presentation of its first-ever syndicated Nairobi Business Angel Network investment. The landmark funding was awarded live on stage to the triumphant Pitch Competition winner, solidifying…

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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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Kenya’s Neural Labs Africa Secures Spot as Global Semifinalist in “2025 Go Healthy with Taiwan” Competition

NAIROBI, Kenya, Oct 28 – Kenyan healthcare innovation is making a significant global impact, with Neural Labs Africa being named among the top 21 semifinalists in the highly competitive “2025 Go Healthy with Taiwan” campaign. The Nairobi-based company successfully stood out from a massive field of 638 proposals submitted from 55 countries to earn its…

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