Editorial Team, Author at EAST AFRICA JOURNAL

St. George’s University and Hilton College Establish New Medical Education Pathway for South African Students

Editorial TeamAugust 25, 2026August 27, 202606 mins

St. George’s University (SGU) School of Medicine in Grenada, West Indies, has established an academic affiliation with Hilton College, one of South Africa’s leading independent schools, to create new opportunities for students interested in pursuing careers in medicine. Through this affiliation, eligible Hilton College students will have access to admissions pathways into SGU’s Doctor of…

SBM Bank Kenya Opens 34th Branch in Nanyuki

Editorial TeamAugust 20, 2026August 27, 202605 mins

SBM Bank Kenya on Thursday launched its 34th branch in Nanyuki Town, located at Peak Place Building, as it moves to strengthen its presence in Kenya’s growing commercial centres. Speaking during the launch, Laikipia Governor Joshua Irungu said the county’s diverse economy offered significant opportunities for private-sector investment. “Laikipia’s economy is pegged on thriving sectors,…

State Calls for More Investment in Gender Research to Close Inequality Gaps

Editorial TeamAugust 13, 2026August 20, 202608 mins

Kenya must strengthen investment in research, improve data collection and ensure evidence generated by researchers directly informs government policy and development programmes, officials have said. Speaking on Wednesday during the National Gender Research Agenda (NGRA) dissemination and unveiling workshop in Nairobi, Principal Secretary for Science, Research and Innovation Prof Shaukat Abdulrazak said research must play…

Huawei Backs Kenya’s Push for Smarter, Greener Power Grid

Editorial TeamAugust 11, 2026August 15, 202605 mins

Kenya has stepped up efforts to modernise its electricity grid as the government seeks to integrate more renewable energy into the national power system. This was revealed on Tuesday at the Kenya Energy Transition Forum 2026 in Nairobi, organised by the State Department for Energy in partnership with Huawei Kenya. The forum brought together government…

Decoding Sun Protection from SPF Numbers to UV Wavelengths

Editorial TeamAugust 11, 2026August 13, 202609 mins

Across many parts of Africa, strong sunlight is a feature of everyday life throughout much of the year. Yet conversations about sun-related health risks focus on heat exhaustion and dehydration, overlooking ultraviolet radiation, which cannot be seen or felt. UV exposure varies by location, season, altitude, cloud cover and time of day, and it can…

Kenya’s SHA Transition Accelerates Healthcare Investment Across Region

Editorial TeamAugust 8, 2026August 13, 2026011 mins

World Bank and World Health Organization (WHO) analyses highlight a significant opportunity for private investment to support Africa’s health infrastructure and services, as sub-Saharan Africa’s health expenditure continues to grow but remains below global benchmarks. Kenya’s transition from the National Hospital Insurance Fund (NHIF) to the Social Health Authority (SHA), alongside reforms in Tanzania, Ethiopia…

WildlifeDirect Demands Inquiry Into Amboseli Elephant Poisonings

Editorial TeamAugust 4, 2026August 5, 202605 mins

The deaths of at least 15 elephants in the Amboseli ecosystem have sparked renewed scrutiny of Kenya’s pesticide regulatory regime, with conservation group WildlifeDirect calling for an independent investigation and sweeping reforms to protect wildlife, farmers and the public. The organisation says preliminary findings linking the deaths to cyanide-contaminated crops point to deeper failures in…

Kabras Oust Menengai Oilers to Reclaim Dala Sevens Title

Editorial TeamAugust 3, 2026August 5, 202604 mins

Kabras Sugar staged a superb second-half comeback to beat Menengai Oilers 19-5 and win the Dala Sevens title on Sunday, reclaiming the top spot in the SportPesa National Sevens Circuit standings. Trailing 5-0 at halftime, the Sugar Millers responded with three unanswered tries to secure their first title of the 2026 campaign and erase the…

Doctors and AI: The New Partnership Driving Better Patient Care

Editorial TeamAugust 1, 2026August 5, 202608 mins

Artificial intelligence is rapidly transforming modern healthcare, combining technologies that improve diagnosis, treatment, research, and healthcare operations. From detecting diseases in medical scans to streamlining hospital workflows, AI is increasingly helping clinicians make faster and more data-driven decisions. While once viewed as a futuristic concept, many AI-powered tools are already becoming part of everyday medical…

Safaricom Launches PATA MORE Campaign to Boost Customer Value Across Data, M-PESA and Fibre Services

Editorial TeamJuly 31, 2026July 31, 202605 mins

Safaricom (NSE: SCOM) has unveiled PATA MORE, a new customer value campaign aimed at offering more affordable connectivity, enhanced digital payment services and improved business solutions across its product portfolio. The campaign introduces upgraded data bundles, expanded M-PESA benefits, faster fibre internet and additional value for businesses and smartphone users as the telecommunications giant seeks…