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Aga Khan University programmes secure key global accreditation
The Aga Khan University (AKU) Medical College, East Africa and four of its residency programmes have…
2,000 educators upskilled under AKU national education initiative
A transformative five-year initiative that has trained over 2000 educators, reshaped teacher education, school leadership, and…
Aga Khan University Hospital feted for cutting carbon emissions
Aga Khan University Hospital is the first runners up of the 2025 Kenya Association of Manufacturers…
Why we must act now to protect nurses and midwives
By Dr Sulaiman Shahabuddin I admire the strength and resilience shown daily by nurses and midwives…
How varsity students are championing water conservation
Water is life, yet every drop is under threat. This World Water Day, the Aga Khan…
How low research funding is fuelling a rise in dementia cases
There is an urgent need for African-led studies, sustainable funding, and greater public awareness to prevent…
164 conferred degrees at Aga Khan University Kenya convocation
One hundred and sixty-four class of 2024 were conferred degrees as Aga Khan University (AKU) awarded…
Why women should be empowered to make informed health decisions
By Miriam Mutebi, MD, MSc, FACS We rarely imagine waking up one morning, stepping into the…
How dementia and brain health is being tackled
Africa faces unique challenges in addressing dementia, including limited resources, varying levels of healthcare infrastructure, and…
How AKU is seeking to redefine the future of aging in Africa
Aga Khan University’s Brain and Mind Institute (AKU-BMI) has unveiled Brain Resilience Kenya Project seeking to…
AKU Brain and Mind Institute releases brain resilience study
The Aga Khan University’s Brain and Mind Institute is Tuesday expected to unveil the Brain Resilience…
Scholars explore innovative ways of teaching journalism
There is need for a review of the journalism teaching curricula to ensure it focuses on…
Aga Khan University ranked in top 100 globally for advancing SDGs
The Aga Khan University (AKU) has been ranked in the top 5% of higher education institutions…
Over 200 delegates in Nairobi for DataFest Africa 2024
Over 250 stakeholders from diverse backgrounds, such as government, civil society, donors, academics, students, and private…
Nairobi to host 2024 DataFest Africa conference
The Aga Khan University in Nairobi is on 17th July 2024 scheduled to host the DataFest…
Hundreds visit AKU’s anniversary exhibition in Nairobi
Over 2,000 people from diverse backgrounds have visited Aga Khan University’s 40th Anniversary exhibition titled ‘A…
AKU secures funding for brain resilience study in Kenya
Aga Khan University is set to commence a study on the intricate mechanisms of brain resilience…
How AKU will contribute to attainment of health SDG in Kenya
The Aga Khan University Medical College, East Africa has entered into a coalition with the Sustainable…
Why private sector wants ethical AI policy promptly developed
The private sector has called for the formation of the Artificial Intelligence Advisory Council comprising of…
Public private partnership key in implementation of digital infrastructure policies
Aga Khan University and Ministry of Information, Communication and the Digital Economy has called for public…
AKU starts clinical tests of cervical cancer detecting device
The Aga Khan University (AKU) has been awarded Kshs 19.6 million in research grants by the…
Aga Khan University advances teaching on Antimicrobial Resistance
Aga Khan University has teamed up with the Ministry of Health to advance, promote and strengthen…
Why AKU is launching Masters in Strategic Communications course
Aga Khan University Graduate School of Media and Communications (GSMC) has launched its Master of Arts…
AKU study details why women miss in newspaper headline stories
There remains a glaring gap in the coverage of women in crucial spheres—political, economic, business, and…
Princess Zahra Aga Khan meets with Kenya’s President, First Lady
Princess Zahra Aga Khan Friday met with the First Lady of Kenya, Rachel Ruto, at the…
Aga Khan University Hospital adopts biomass heating system
The Aga Khan University Hospital has commissioned a biomass boiler to power its heating system, abandoning…
Aga Khan University, partners enhance access to dementia care
The Davos Alzheimer’s Collaborative (DAC) has partnered with the Aga Khan University’s Brain & Mind Institute…