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  • Fintech Innovators to Gather in Nairobi for Africa Fintech Live 2026 Summit

    Africa’s fast-growing financial technology sector will take center stage as Africa Fintech Live 2026 convenes leading innovators, regulators, investors, and entrepreneurs in Nairobi, Kenya. Scheduled for May 7 at the Sarit Expo Centre, the event is expected to draw key stakeholders from across banking, payments, telecommunications, and digital commerce to explore the future of finance…

  • Mobile Clinics on the Move: Zuri Health Brings Care Closer in Nairobi

    In a city where congestion and long hospital queues often discourage people from seeking timely care, Zuri Health is rethinking healthcare delivery by taking clinics directly to the streets of Nairobi. The company has expanded its fleet of mobile clinics, marking a significant shift toward accessible, on-demand healthcare for urban populations. The expansion follows the…

  • Powering Care from Afar: Solar Kiosks Bridging Chad’s Healthcare Gap

    The kiosks are also designed with inclusivity in mind. In a country where internet access remains limited, Telemedan integrates multiple connectivity options, including 4G and satellite networks, ensuring that even the most isolated communities can access care. For patients without smartphones, appointment reminders and follow-ups are sent via SMS, making the system accessible to a…

  • Morocco Signs $1.2B Deal with UK-Based Nexus to Build AI Infrastructure Hub.

    Morocco has signed a major agreement with UK-based Nexus Core Systems to develop a large-scale AI infrastructure project known as the Nexus AI Factory, marking one of the country’s most ambitious moves into sovereign artificial intelligence capacity building. The project, valued at approximately $1.2–$1.28 billion, was announced during recent digital economy engagements and forms part…

  • Kenya Tax Debate: How Far Can Tax Rules Extend to Foreign Income Linked to Nairobi-Based Operations?

    A growing policy discussion in Kenya is focusing on how far the country’s tax system can extend to income earned by foreign companies that rely on operations, teams, or management based in Nairobi. The conversation has intensified alongside increased enforcement of existing tax rules rather than the introduction of a new tax law. At the…

  • AfDB Approves $200 Million Loan for Nigeria’s Project BRIDGE Digital Infrastructure Plan.

    The African Development Bank (AfDB) has approved a $200 million loan to support Nigeria’s Project BRIDGE, a large-scale digital infrastructure initiative aimed at expanding the country’s broadband and fibre-optic backbone. Project BRIDGE (Building Resilient Digital Infrastructure for Growth) is designed to significantly increase Nigeria’s fibre coverage, extending connectivity across all 774 local government areas. The…