Kenya has officially launched the World Agriculture Forum (WAF) Country Council, aiming to position the nation as a continental leader in agricultural innovation, particularly in AI and bioengineering.

• The council's theme is "The Convergence of Intelligence: Strategic Investments in AI and Bioengineering for a Resilient Agricultural Future."
• Key figures at the launch included Principal Secretary State Department for Science, Research and Innovation Prof. Shaukat Abdulrazak and WAF Global Executive Director Dr. M.J. Khan.
• By 2028, the council aims to establish a scalable model connecting global investors to local agri-tech innovation.

Deputy President Kithure Kindiki confidently stated that Kenya's Social Health Authority (SHA) will successfully deliver Universal Health Coverage (UHC), challenging other African nations to follow suit.

• Kenya's UHC program, Taifa Care, is a constitutional requirement aimed at ensuring healthcare access irrespective of ability to pay.
• The DP acknowledged initial implementation challenges but highlighted ongoing efforts and partnerships to refine the system.
• Key areas for improvement include medical commodity availability, personnel recruitment, infrastructure development, and the sustainability of SHA's actuarial science.

Kenya's Deputy President Kithure Kindiki urged global co-investment at the World Health Summit Regional Meeting in Nairobi, advocating for Africa to lead its own health agenda.

• 30.7 million people have been enlisted in Kenya's Universal Healthcare Programme, Taifa Care.
• Key figures included Deputy President Kithure Kindiki, Health Ministers from Africa, and leadership from the UN and WHO.
• The call emphasizes reversing dependence on external health supplies and scaling up local manufacturing and financing.