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The Centre for Parliamentary Studies and Training (CPST), a division of the Parliament of Kenya, has announced a series of capacity-building courses for legislative staff. These courses are scheduled to take place from March to May 2026 at the County House Building, Parliament Square, Parliament Road in Nairobi. Each of the four courses will run […]
Boston University’s African American Studies Program is undergoing a significant transformation, marked by growing student and faculty interest and bolstered by strong University support. This momentum has culminated in the program’s evolution into a major, set to launch this fall, and a broader focus on the African American and Black diaspora. Program Expansion and New […]
Tiwa Savage, a Nigerian Afrobeats artist, has announced the launch of the Tiwa Savage Music Foundation. The foundation aims to support emerging African creatives and includes a partnership bringing Berklee College of Music to Lagos, Nigeria. The initiative, announced on social media, seeks to provide access, mentorship, and music education to aspiring artists across Africa. […]
Applied Medical Technology, Inc. has announced the U.S. launch of Explant Express®, a new device designed to aid in the removal of ruptured breast implants. The device is intended to improve efficiency and control during explant and revision procedures for plastic surgeons. Device Description and Function The Explant Express® breast implant suction retrieval device is […]
Kenya has begun a new phase in its HIV prevention strategy with the introduction of Lenacapavir, a long-acting injectable pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP). The initiative, confirmed on February 17, 2026, marks Kenya as the first East African nation to implement this advanced prevention option. The rollout is a collaboration between the Ministry of Health and the […]
Kenya has initiated a phased rollout of Lenacapavir, a long-acting injectable medicine for HIV prevention. The government’s action marks a significant advancement in the nation’s public health strategy and places Kenya among nine African countries pioneering this innovation. The introduction of Lenacapavir aims to address challenges associated with daily oral pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP), including stigma […]
Kenya is implementing sustained, wholesome health reform and delivery of services aimed at curbing maternal and neo-natal mortality, according to President William Ruto. The government has restructured Kenya’s health financing framework to expand pre-paid access to maternal care through the newly established Social Health Authority. Health Financing Reforms The government has facilitated direct coverage for […]
Kenya is planning a significant increase in public investment in science and research over the next decade. The goal is to strengthen the health system, promote innovation, and advance local manufacturing, including vaccine production. Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale announced the plan at the 16th Kenya Health and Scientific (KASH) Conference. The government intends to […]
Global biometric technology company Identity.io is expanding its operations to Kenya and Nigeria. This expansion follows a broader trend of African nations implementing national digital identity systems. Company Expansion Identity.io, a global provider of biometric technology, has announced its expansion into both Kenya and Nigeria. The company specializes in automated biometric identification systems (ABIS) and […]
African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) has selected eight startups for its inaugural Accelerator Programme, a three-month initiative designed to scale companies supporting intra-African trade and industrialization under the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA). The program aims to foster innovation and address trade-related challenges across the continent. More than 1,600 applications were received from across Africa, […]