Stakeholders call for accelerated growth of medtech development, commercialization

Africa needs to start owning the healthcare industry, Villgro Africa CEO, Wilfred Njagi has said. Speaking Friday during the second annual Transforming African Medtech Conference (TAMC) at the Kempinski, Njagi highlighted the economic benefits of supporting locally manufactured medical devices. “Africa needs to start owning the healthcare industry,” Njagi stated. For too long, we have sent…

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Why KNUT and KUPPET differed on teachers’ strike

KNUT Secretary General Collins Oyuu and KUPPET Secretary General Akello Misori on Spice FM. [Elvis Ogina, Standard]  The Kenya National Union of Teachers (KNUT) has explained its decision to withdraw from a strike notice issued simultaneously with the Kenya Union of Post-Primary Education Teachers (KUPPET). Speaking on Spice FM on Friday, August 30, KNUT Secretary-General…

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UDA Member of Parliament Blames President Ruto About Promises He Has Not Fulfilled, Says He's Afraid Of Being Greeted By Gen Z

Marakwet West MP Timothy Kipchumba criticized President William Ruto for not fulfilling promises, especially the stalling of the development of the Chebara Institute Kipchumba reiterated Ruto's promise to send NYS staff to Chebara, expressing frustration that the institution has not progressed as promised The MP asked Ruto to ensure that financial resources are allocated to…

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Sha’Carri Richardson’s training mate’s message to doubters after win at World Under-20 Championships

The 19-year-old hopes that her 100m win at the World Under-20 Championships has sent a message to her haters. Sha’Carri Richardson’s training mate Alana Reid has a message to the doubters following her dominant victory at the World Under-20 Championships in Peru, Lima. The Jamaican youngster clocked an impressive 11.17 seconds to cross the finish…

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Junet Mohamed Challenges Kalonzo’s Claim to Opposition Leader Title

Suna East Member of Parliament Junet Mohamed criticized Wiper Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka on Thursday for declaring himself the chief opposition leader. During Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi’s thanksgiving ceremony, Junet accused Kalonzo of self-appointing to the role, emphasizing that no constitutional provision supports such a declaration in Kenya. He pointed out that the government…

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