Airtel x Starlink Connectivity: Airtel Africa and SpaceX’s Starlink have commercially launched Africa’s first satellite-to-phone service in the DRC, letting compatible smartphones connect directly to satellites for SMS and light data where mobile coverage is weak. Health Summit Push: Kenya’s Health Summit 2026 opens at KICC with a focus on turning reforms into better care, covering financing, primary healthcare, medicines, digital health, workforce and maternal/newborn services. Specialised Care Expansion: Government plans Sh29bn for 13 new Level Five referral hospitals (300-bed each) to cut delays and reduce pressure on Nairobi-based facilities. Malaria Testing Upgrade: Kisumu County Referral Hospital is piloting faster malaria diagnosis using the Sysmex XN-31, aiming to speed results from minutes to about one minute. Digital Identity (Nigeria): Seamfix and Nigeria’s agriculture and cooperative bodies sign an MoU to build a National Cooperative Smart Registry for digital identity and verification across cooperatives. Kenya Domains Go Digital: .ke domain registrations rose 16.06% year-on-year to 129,140 in June 2026, outpacing the global ccTLD growth rate as SMEs move online. AI and Jobs Outlook: Kenya’s tech envoy says AI could create a net gain of about 78 million jobs globally by 2030, urging Kenyans to upskill with AI. Election Media Standards: The Media Council of Kenya rolls out election coverage guidelines, warning newsrooms that credibility will hinge on accuracy and balanced reporting ahead of 2027. Film Tech for Kenya: Filmmakers argue virtual production could help Kenya’s cinema upgrade production quality using LED stages and Unreal Engine-style workflows. Paint Capacity Pressure: Paint demand in Kenya could double every six to seven years, forcing manufacturers like BASCO to keep expanding factory capacity and tech.