East Africa: Ethiopia Eyes Medical Tourism Boom With Strategic Investments, Reforms

East Africa: Ethiopia Eyes Medical Tourism Boom With Strategic Investments, Reforms

Ethiopia is stepping up efforts to reverse the long-standing trend of outbound medical tourism by positioning itself as a healthcare destination within Africa. With a strategic location, an improving healthcare landscape, and government-backed incentives, the country is gradually building the foundation for a thriving medical tourism industry. Although challenges remain in service delivery, professionals believe…

Smart Government Summit 2025 Held In Nairobi

Smart Government Summit 2025 Held In Nairobi

Ambassador Philip Thigo, Special Envoy on Technology for the Republic of Kenya [Photo: dx5] Over 200 delegates drawn from government and the private sector gathered for the Smart Government Summit 2025 to discuss the integration of digital solutions in governance amid the rise of artificial intelligence. “The Smart Government Summit is about catalysing conversations around the…

Police hunt suspect behind string of five schoolgirl murders in Siaya

Police hunt suspect behind string of five schoolgirl murders in Siaya

Police suspect the killings are cult-related, noting the suspect operates without a mobile phone. Clothes found at one crime scene are aiding the investigation. [iStockphoto] Angel Atieno, a Form Three student at Sagam Secondary School in Gem, Siaya County went missing after retiring to bed at her brother’s house on the night of May…

Kenyan firms to access Sh13bn trade facility from StanChart, BII

Kenyan firms to access Sh13bn trade facility from StanChart, BII

NAIROBI, Kenya, July 16 – Standard Chartered and British International Investment (BII), the UK’s development finance institution, have unveiled a Sh13 billion ($100 million) trade finance facility aimed at boosting access to capital for businesses in Kenya and Tanzania. The new facility is expected to unlock over Sh58.5 billion ($450 million) in trade flows across both…