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  Nairobi, Kenya, George Mutua:   Africa’s healthcare leaders today convened in Nairobi for the Smart Summit 2026, as stakeholders across government, healthcare, insurance, and technology sectors called for a decisive shift from fragmented digital initiatives to fully integrated, accountable health systems. Hosted by Smart Applications International at the Safari Park Hotel, the fifth edition of the Summit brought together senior decision-makers from across the continent under the theme “Healthcare Technology for a Better World.” The forum has steadily evolved into a premier executive platform for shaping the future of healthcare delivery through policy alignment, system innovation, and cross-sector collaboration. Opening the Summit, the Chairman of the Board of Smart Applications International, Mr Andrew Musangi , emphasised the urgency of translating dialogue into action, noting that the complexity of today's healthcare challenges requires deeper alignment among stakeholde...

  Nairobi, Kenya, George Mutua.  It's a staggering statistic: women own nearly half of all businesses in Kenya, yet they bring in less than 8 percent of the country's export revenue. That gap was the urgent focus of the inaugural Women in Export Trade Forum, held today in Nairobi, where policymakers, entrepreneurs, and industry leaders gathered to answer a simple but powerful question:  How do we get "She Exports" from a slogan to a reality? The event, organized by the Kenya Export Promotion and Branding Agency (KEPROBA) under the theme "She Exports, She Thrives," was equal parts celebration and call to action. For every woman who has built a successful export business, there are thousands more stuck in local markets, unaware of the global pathways that could transform their livelihoods. Principal Secretary for the  State Department of Trade,  Regina Akoth Ombam,  didn't mince words. "We must claim our space," she told the room, her voice carr...

Ambassador Phillip Thigo, Special Envoy on Technology for the Republic of Kenya and  Mary Njoki,   Founder  and  CEO  of Glass House  PR. Nairobi, March 9 th  2026  George Mutua.  Artificial intelligence (AI) is fundamentally disrupting the public relations profession, creating both new opportunities and new risks for reputation management, according to remarks by Ambassador Phillip Thigo, Special Envoy on Technology for the Republic of Kenya , during the launch of the  State of PR in Africa 2026 Report  by Glass House PP in Nairobi. Ambassador Thigo noted that the rapid rise of conversational technologies and AI-driven communication tools is forcing the PR industry to rethink how it safeguards information, credibility and public trust. “AI is fundamentally disruptive, especially in an era where conversational technologies have become highly precise,” said Amb. Thigo. “The field is still grappling with the pote...

Hon. Kiraitu Murungi leads democratic stakeholders in four-day national dialogue forum NAIROBI, March 4, 2026, George Mutua.  The 8th Edition of the People Dialogue Festival (PDF) was officially opened today in Nairobi by Hon. Kiraitu Murungi, Chairperson of the Centre for Multiparty Democracy (CMD-Kenya) , bringing together a diverse cross-section of Kenya's democratic stakeholders for comprehensive deliberations on election preparedness ahead of the 2027 General Election. The four-day national civic platform has attracted over 30 political parties across the political divide, more than 50 civil society organizations, and key state agencies, with the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) leading technical sessions on electoral preparedness. In his opening remarks, Hon. Murungi emphasized the urgent need for structured dialogue as the country approaches the election cycle. "We gather here not as competitors but as stakeholders in Kenya's democratic future,...

  NAIROBI, March 3, 2026: George Mutua   The Centre for Multiparty Democracy (CMD-Kenya) today announced final preparations for the 8th Edition of the People Dialogue Festival (PDF) , a four-day national civic platform scheduled to bring together over 30 political parties, 50 civil society organizations, and key state agencies in what organisers describe as Kenya's most comprehensive democratic engagement forum ahead of the 2027 General Election. Speaking at a press briefing at Uhuru Park in Nairobi, CMD-Kenya Executive Frankline Mukwanja revealed that the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) will play a central role in this year's Festival, with IEBC Chairperson Erastus Edung Ethekon leading high-level reflections on elections preparedness. In a significant move toward practical civic engagement, the Commission will activate voter registration services at the festival venue throughout the four days, enabling eligible Kenyans to register and update their...

Dr. Ali Gholampour is the Ambassador of the Islamic Republic of Iran to Kenya   NAIROBI, KENYA,  By George Mutua. In an emergency press conference held at the Iranian Embassy in Nairobi earlier today, His Excellency Dr. Ali Gholampour, the Ambassador of the Islamic Republic of Iran to Kenya , delivered a fiery and detailed statement regarding the death of the Iranian leader in a recent airstrike. The ambassador, reading an official communiqué from Tehran, painted a picture of profound betrayal and issued a stern warning to the United States and Israel, whom he identified as the perpetrators. Dr. Gholampour began his address by characterizing the attack not just as an act of war, but as a cynical and treacherous betrayal of ongoing diplomatic efforts.  He stated that the Islamic Republic of Iran had been actively and genuinely engaged in a good-faith diplomatic process with the United States at the time of the strike. "We entered negotiations in good faith, not beca...