The Pharmacy and Poisons Board (PPB) has introduced a new guideline to regulate Medical Device Software (MDSW) as Kenya responds to the rapid growth of digital health technologies. The framework sets out clear rules for software used in healthcare, including Software as a Medical Device (SaMD) and Software in a Medical Device (SiMD). According to
The National Intelligence Research University (NIRU) has crowned Caroline Gakii, Daniel Maitethia, and Ezekiel Otieno of Meru University of Science and Technology as the overall winners of its 2025 National AI Hackathon competition. The trio clinched the top prize for their project, “A Low-Cost AI-Powered Digital Microscope for Accessible Cancer and Malaria Diagnosis in Kenya,”
The push by Kenya to establish itself as a frontrunner in artificial intelligence innovation continues to gain pace, particularly on Tuesday, as the National Intelligence Research University (NIRU) hosted the Artificial Intelligence Hackathon 2025 Finalists Showcase. The event which occurred on March 31, 2026, saw the country’s best innovators present cutting-edge solutions to address key
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