A Kenyan health firm, Mwale Medical and Technology City (MMTC), announced an ambitious plan at side events during the 80th United Nations General Assembly in New York to develop 18 smart cities across 12 African countries by 2050. This initiative aims to integrate hospitals, renewable energy, and digital networks to drive urban growth and improve healthcare access.

• MMTC plans to build 18 smart cities in 12 countries by 2050.
• Founder and principal investor, Julius Mwale, highlighted the vision to transform healthcare in Africa.
• Kenyan President William Ruto, addressing the assembly, advocated for stronger domestic ownership in healthcare, reducing reliance on aid.