How Kenya and Azerbaijan Are Forging a Strategic Partnership Across the Global South

PHOTO: President Ruto Holding talks with SOCAR President Rovshan Najaf on the sidelines of the World Urban Forum (WUF13) in Baku, May 2026 NAIROBI, Kenya, Oct 8 – In the second half of 2026, diplomatic and economic relations between East Africa and the South Caucasus are undergoing a major transformation. Though formal ties between Kenya…

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MEDS Marks 40 Years with the Launch of MDCL to Supply Kenya’s Private Healthcare Sector​

PHOTO: Health CS Aden Duale (third left) unveils the new logo and corporate colors for MEDS Devane Company Limited during MEDS’ 40th anniversary in Nairobi. Joining him (L-R) are Health PS Mary Muriuki, MDCL Board Chairman Rt. Rev. Benard Owuor, MEDS CEO Dr. Wycliffe Nandama, and MEDS Board Chairman Rt. Rev. Cleophas Oseso. NAIROBI, Kenya,…

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Young Kenyans Demand End to Tokenism and Direct Inclusion in Governance and Digital Economy

NAIROBI, Kenya, Sep 27 – Youth and Young people empowerment stakeholders at the 4th National Youth Convening in Nairobi have called for end to tokenism in national development calling for direct inclusion in governance, digital infrastructure, and economic opportunity structures. The five-day convening held from September 21 to 25, 2026 by the National Council of…

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World Health Expo 2026 Concludes in Nairobi with Record Deals and Regional Healthcare Reforms Focus

NAIROBI, Kenya, Sep 24 – The 10th edition of the World Health Expo (WHX) concluded this week at the Kenyatta International Convention Centre (KICC) in Nairobi, marking its most successful gathering to date. Positioned as East Africa’s premier commercial healthcare showcase, the three-day event which ran from September 16 to 18, 2026 recorded unprecedented attendance,…

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DigiTax Launches Operations in UAE Following Pre-Approval as E-Invoicing Service Provider

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,…

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From Container Loads to Factory Floors: Kenya’s Industrial Expo Bets on Turning Traders Into Investors

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…

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East Africa’s Health-Tech Shift Takes Center Stage as World Health Expo 2026 Hits Nairobi

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…

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Nairobi expo to spotlight technology reshaping Africa’s food and farming systems

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…

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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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Congolese Community Calls on Kenya to Investigate Alleged M23 Recruitment in Nairobi

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…

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