African lawmakers commit to strengthening AI, digital health & smart manufacturing frameworks
The first Africa Digital Parliamentary Summit was held and it focused on building legislative capacity in Artificial Intelligence...
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Skincare brand Circadia launches in Kenya with a focus on melanin-rich skin
Skincare brand Circadia has officially entered the Kenyan market bringing its skincare products to customers in the country....
M-PESA Foundation’s free medical camps are a lifeline for Kenya’s underserved communities
In many parts of Kenya, accessing quality healthcare remains a significant hurdle, particularly for women who often prioritize...
KNH tackles power costs & outages with EIB Global backed solar plan
The European Investment Bank’s development arm, EIB Global, will help Kenyatta National Hospital (KNH) expand and green its...
With health reform underway, Kenya asks more of employers
Kenya is undergoing a quiet but profound transformation in how it finances healthcare. The country’s new Social Health...
Healthcare boost for Machakos as 120-bed Tala Hospital opens its doors
The Tala Hospital has officially been opened in Tala town, Machakos County offering a wide range of outpatient,...
Smile Train opens Africa’s largest cleft center in Ghana
Smile Train has opened a Cleft Leadership Center (CLC) at the Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital (KATH) in Kumasi,...
1 in 5 Kenyan teens at risk for mental health challenges, new study shows
A new study has revealed a startling statistic, that one in five Kenyan teens has been exposed to...
UNFPA, M-Pesa Foundation partner to better maternal & newborn health in Kenya
The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA), and the M-Pesa Foundation have signed an MOU to advance quality and...
Kigali declaration galvanizes $1.8B+ & Global commitment to fight Neglected Tropical Diseases
Over 80 countries and organisations in Africa have declared their commitment to ending the suffering caused by Neglected...
M-PESA Foundation hosts a free medical camp in Kilifi County
M-PESA Foundation recently hosted a free medical camp in Kilifi County, at Bamba Primary School, Ganze Sub County....
Aga Khan University selected to participate in the 2025 Google.org Accelerator: Generative AI
Aga Khan University has been selected to participate in the 2025 Google.org Accelerator: Generative AI. Afya Gemma, an...
Why mental wellness at work is a strategic imperative, not a luxury
The pace and pressure of today’s work environment present a complex web of challenges that deeply affect employees,...
Nairobi Hospital launches convenient home blood collection service
The Nairobi Hospital has launched its Home Blood Collection Service at an event held at the hospital today....
On this Menstrual Hygiene Day, we urge Kenya to boost investment in menstrual health
As the world observes Menstrual Hygiene Day today, we call on the Kenya government to significantly increase its...
Gates Foundation awards $5 Million to Axmed to boost maternal, & child health procurement in Africa
The Gates Foundation has announced a $5 million grant to Axmed, a healthcare technology company revolutionizing how essential...
M-Pesa Foundation to invest Ksh. 254 million in free medical camps in 30 counties
M-Pesa Foundation has announced that it will invest Ksh. 254 million in the third phase of its medical...
How Equity Afya is bringing quality healthcare closer to your home & your wallet
Equity Afya, has rapidly established itself as a leading force significant – in Kenya’s healthcare sector. With a...
Equity Afya: Transforming healthcare in Kenya through accessibility & affordability
In a country where access to quality healthcare remains a challenge for many, Equity Afya has emerged as...
Homa Bay expands partnership with Zipline to improve access to medicines in the County
Homa Bay County has expanded its partnership with Zipline in order to improve access to life-saving medicines for...
AM Communications donates to cancer diagnosis initiative at Gertrude’s Hospital
Gertrude’s Hospital Foundation has received a donation earmarked for the diagnosis and treatment of paediatric cancer under the...
M-KOPA has provided free health insurance from Turaco for 1 million of its customers
M-KOPA Kenya and Turaco Insurance Agency have announced that they have provided health insurance to over 1 million...
Why private health insurance is the smart choice
In Kenya, the spirit of Harambee, pulling together to support one another is deeply embedded in our culture....
M-PESA Foundation hosts medical camp in Wote, Makueni County
M-PESA Foundation, in partnership with Zuri Health and Lion Sight First Eye Hospital, has hosted a free medical...
Ongea.co.ke launches as Kenya’s first AI-powered mental health & wellness platform
Ongea.co.ke has been launched and it is an AI-powered mental health and wellness website. The platform is designed...
A call for increased investment in skills and training for children living with disabilities
Sanlam Kenya PLC and the Sanlam Foundation, in partnership with the Gertrude’s Hospital Foundation (GHF), enabled by the...
World Vision Kenya urges accelerated action to end female genital mutilation on international day of zero tolerance
On the International Day of Zero Tolerance for Female Genital Mutilation (FGM), World Vision Kenya (WVK) calls for...
Equity Group Foundation donates clean cooking energy system to Tenwek Hospital
Equity Group Foundation (EGF) has sponsored the transition by Tenwek Hospital from firewood to Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG)....
M-PESA Foundation invests Ksh. 38.6 million in health facilities & a medical camp in Kwale County
M-PESA Foundation has invested Ksh. 38.6 million in health facilities and a medical camp in Kwale County. Residents...
30 researchers recognized in the Women in Science Young Talents Sub-Saharan Africa Awards
The Fondation L’Oréal and UNESCO have unveiled the 30 winners of the 15th edition of L’Oréal-UNESCO For Women...
SVRI Forum highlights the role of digital platforms in sexual reproductive health advocacy
Activists, influencers, and technology experts have revealed that young people have made major gains by advancing Sexual and...
Jubilee Insurance & DTB unveil new digital payment solution for health insurance
Jubilee Health Insurance has announced a collaboration with Diamond Trust Bank (DTB), to unveil a digital payment solution...
The END Fund showcases ‘Reframing Neglect’ photography series on fight against NTDs
The END Fund recently hosted an exhibition at the historic McMillan Memorial Library to celebrate the Reframing Neglect...
Prudential partners with Google Cloud to use Generative AI for seamless medical claims
Google Cloud and Prudential have announced that the latter is using MedLM, Google’s family of foundation models fine-tuned...
M-PESA Foundation, Zuri Health & Amref host free medical camp in Murang’a
More than 2,000 residents in Muranga County have benefited from a free specialized medical camp hosted by the...
Dietary Shifts Competition 2024 launched in Kenya & Indonesia; Apply by Oct 31
The Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition (GAIN), EAT, Food & Land Use Coalition (FOLU) and Nutrition Connect have...
Equity Afia Kangemi & Utawala honoured at the Nairobi County 2024 Health Service Delivery Awards
Equity Afia Kangemi and Utawala have been awarded at the Nairobi County 6th annual Health Service Delivery Awards....
World Vision statement on World Food Day 2024
As we mark World Food Day, World Vision Kenya joins the global community, children, households, communities, and the...
M-PESA Foundation hosts medical camp for residents in Taita Taveta County
M-PESA Foundation, in partnership with Zuri Health, hosted a medical camp at Moi Voi Stadium in Taita Taveta...
Heineken 0.0 invests Ksh. 5M in the 2024 Standard Chartered Nairobi Marathon
Heineken 0.0 non-alcohol beer brand has announced a Ksh. 5 million partnership with this year’s edition of the...
M-PESA Foundation to invest Ksh. 36M in 4 medical camps to mark breast cancer awareness month
The M-PESA Foundation in partnership with Zuri Health is marking Breast Cancer Awareness Month by hosting four specialized...
Del Monte hosts medical camp in Murang’a County
Beverage company Del Monte recently conducted a free medical camp at Collage Primary School in Muranga South sub-county,...