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NAIROBI, Kenya, Sep 17 – New technologies for treating, testing and tracing maize seed could strengthen Kenya’s efforts to contain Maize Lethal Necrosis (MLN) and improve the safe movement of seed within the country and across borders. The technologies presented at the International Phytosanitary and Seed Conference 2026 in Nairobi include a GPS-enabled digital surveillance…
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates, Sep 7 – DigiTax, a leading global e-invoicing technology company, has launched in the United Arab Emirates following its pre-approval by the UAE Ministry of Finance as an e-invoicing Service Provider. The global company has opened a new office in Dubai to support its growth and has launched a recruitment drive,…
NAIROBI, Kenya, Sep 4 – At the Sarit Expo Centre this week, the opening of the 9th Kenya International Industrial Expo and Kenya Investment & Trade Fair carried the usual trappings of a trade show: rows of exhibition stands, business cards changing hands, ribbon-cutting formality. But beneath the ceremony, the two opening addresses one from…
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 17 -From smart irrigation and agricultural drones to automated poultry systems and biodegradable packaging, technologies aimed at changing how food is produced, processed and packaged will take centre stage when Nairobi hosts the 10th International Trade Expo AgroFood-Plastpack-Paper 2026. The three-day exhibition, scheduled for August 20–22 at the Sarit Expo Centre, is…
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…
NAIROBI, Kenya, Aug 1- Members of Kenya’s Congolese community are pressing the government to investigate claims that individuals linked to the Alliance Fleuve Congo (AFC)/M23 movement have been recruiting, mobilizing and raising funds in Nairobi in support of the ongoing conflict in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo. Ganza Daniel, President of the Mutualite Banyamulenge Community…
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…
NAIROBI, Kenya, July 24 – Communications Authority of Kenya now requires every mobile phone, tablet and laptop sold in the country to carry a minimum 12-month warranty with a return policy, backed by fines of 0.2% of annual turnover and a floor of Sh500,000 for breaches. The Communications Equipment Vendor Class Licence guidelines extend to…
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…
