Digital Health Authority Stories

COTU threatens to quit SHA board, cites lack of autonomy
Lucy Mumbi  |  Aug 26, 2025

COTU boss Francis Atwoli, accused the Ministry of Health and the Digital Health Authority of exercising undue influence over SHA, saying this has crip...

From film to digital era: How photography in Nairobi has evolved over the decades
Barack Oduor  |  Aug 19, 2025

World Photography Day, observed every August 19, celebrates the art, science, and history of photography by commemorating the 1839 release of the Dagu...

Somalia launches Danabeysan digital signature system to streamline government payments
Abdirahman Khalif  |  Aug 17, 2025

Experts noted that the system will streamline workflows by reducing duplication, directly linking authorisation to record-keeping, and strengthening i...

Loan defaults surged to 17 per cent in 2024 due to tough business climate - CBK
Alfred Onyango  |  Aug 13, 2025

In the period under review, gross loans issued by banks decreased by 2.7 per cent to Sh4.07 trillion from Sh4.18 trillion in 2023.

11 per cent of Kenyans use mobile phones they do not own - survey
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Aug 13, 2025

At the county level, Nairobi City leads in mobile phone ownership at 67.7 per cent, followed by Kirinyaga at 65.0 per cent, Nyandarua at 63.9 per cent...

High Court quashes Aden Duale's NHIF pending bills verification committee
Joseph Ndunda  |  Aug 13, 2025

Nakuru-based activist Dr Magare Gikenyi had filed a petition before the court to invalidate the committee, and Justice Nyakundi granted the orders sou...

Kenya’s mobile money agents drop by 4.8 per cent as customers go fully digital
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Aug 13, 2025

This trend comes as more customers shift to fully digital solutions, including app-based payments and automated kiosks, which perform many functions t...

More women turn to digital loans as smartphone use spurs financial inclusion
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Aug 13, 2025

Tala’s report reveals that 26 per cent of all borrowers accessed digital credit for the first time, with women making up most of this group.

Digital workers slam Senate’s controversial business laws Bill amid concerns over rights violations
Barack Oduor  |  Aug 12, 2025

The digital workers, united under the Africa Tech Workers Movement in Kenya, condemned the passage—without public participation—of the Business Laws (...

12 creative ways to enjoy screen-free indoor play
Margaret Wanjiru  |  Aug 12, 2025

Children are more likely to engage if they feel involved, not dictated to. While teenagers need autonomy, they will respond better to collaboration th...

Turkana adopts solar-powered 'Vaccibox' to store vaccines in remote areas
Issa Hussein  |  Aug 10, 2025

The Vaccibox is designed to strengthen Turkana's health system delivery capacity by providing a reliable and efficient way to store vaccines and medic...

New report sounds alarm on Kenya’s shrinking online freedoms
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Aug 09, 2025

The State of Internet in Kenya: 2020–2024 study by the Bloggers Association of Kenya (BAKE), released on Thursday, says government actions and restric...

Turkana County launches project to train 1,250 youth as community digital champions
Issa Hussein  |  Aug 08, 2025

According to the county government, applicants seeking to become community digital champions must be residents of the community, active smartphone use...

CBK targets rogue lenders with new draft regulations, seeks public feedback
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Aug 07, 2025

The proposed rules address key areas such as transparency in loan agreements, responsible use of customer data, effective complaint resolution, and fa...

Blow to content creators as court declines to suspend ban on online alcohol ads
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Aug 07, 2025

The case was filed by content creators Fidel Shammah Omusula and Brian Muthengi Kimanzi, who argued the policy was introduced without consulting stake...

Free Wi-Fi transforms Wajir’s Wagalla village as internet access reaches remote areas
Issa Hussein  |  Aug 01, 2025

Halima Bishar, the chairperson of the village’s rangeland management committee, said the initiative would lead to significant savings for households p...

Kenya moves towards digital addressing system with new Bill
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jul 27, 2025

The plan, first conceived in 2008, is expected to improve service delivery and support e-commerce by providing a reliable way to locate and identify p...

Details of newly launched Kenya Digital Token which seeks to bring millions into digital economy
Margaret Wanjiru  |  Jul 22, 2025

Although privately developed, the token is closely aligned with the government’s digital strategy and bottom-up economic transformation agenda.

AI revolution in Kenya: IT guru James Rege urges youth to tap digital jobs, global opportunities
Barack Oduor  |  Jul 20, 2025

IT expert and former Principal Secretary for ICT, James Rege, said Kenya, like many African democracies, is on the brink of a major digital revolution...

Nine must-know TikTok life hacks you’ll wish you tried sooner
Margaret Wanjiru  |  Jul 13, 2025

From the kitchen to your charging cables, TikTok creators have turned common problems into quick-fix opportunities, often with tools you already have...

OpenAI to launch AI-powered browser, challenging Google Chrome with conversational web experience
Margaret Wanjiru  |  Jul 13, 2025

Unlike traditional browsers that rely on search bars, tabs, and manual URL entry, OpenAI’s upcoming product will be built around a conversational inte...

Increased digital finance adoption falls short of household resilience goals – report
Alfred Onyango  |  Jul 12, 2025

The current strategies and approaches used in promoting digital finance with a focus on savings are being shadowed by gaps in the borrowing space, sig...

Economic hardships, not just high interest rates, driving digital loan defaults among Kenyan youth
Alfred Onyango  |  Jul 10, 2025

Despite their current challenges, most respondents said they do not intend to default permanently, expressing fear of being blacklisted by the Credit...

Kenya moves to shield consumers from online market abuses with tough new bill
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jul 07, 2025

CAK boss David Kem noted that digital platforms have increasingly become hotspots for sophisticated anti-competitive practices, with businesses using...

New law lets KRA pursue digital, rental and employment taxes from non-residents
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jul 07, 2025

The new provisions empower KRA to pursue taxes from persons who are not based in Kenya but earn income subject to taxation under Kenyan law, including...

CBK: Gaps in digital lending sector fuel risk of money laundering, terror financing
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jul 07, 2025

While 71 per cent of digital lenders screen their customers against global sanctions lists and 62.7 per cent offer some form of staff training, only 4...

Pension plan uptake soars amid growing awareness among informal workers
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jul 05, 2025

The CPF Individual Pension Scheme, designed for the self-employed and informal sector, posted notable performance.

ICT Authority of Kenya calls for public feedback on draft fibre optic and public Wi-Fi standards
Margaret Wanjiru  |  Jul 02, 2025

The ICT Authority called on citizens, experts, and stakeholders to submit feedback on proposed national guidelines for fibre optic networks and public...

Kenya under fire over alleged enforced disappearance of Gen Z digital activist Ndiangui Kinyagia
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jun 29, 2025

Rights groups argue that his continued incommunicado detention constitutes an enforced disappearance and a serious violation of the Constitution.

Interpol sounds alarm as cybercrime surges in East Africa amid digital boom
Mary Wambui  |  Jun 27, 2025

According to Interpol, the surge in online scams is closely linked to Africa's accelerating digital transformation, which has allowed criminals to cap...

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