Flaws in Kenya’s AI-driven health reforms impacting the poorest

A group of frustrated patients waits outside a healthcare facility in Kenya, expressing their concerns over rising medical costs and the challenges posed by AIdriven health reforms.

The Kenyan government, in collaboration with various tech companies, launched an AI-driven health initiative in early 2023. This initiative was intended to streamline patient data management and enhance diagnostic accuracy. However, the implementation has revealed critical flaws, including inadequate training for healthcare providers and a lack of infrastructure to support the technology in rural areas. … Read more

US families face challenges with rising energy costs

A family sits in a dimly lit living room, surrounded by candles and blankets, as they cope with a power outage caused by rising energy costs.

The U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) reported a significant spike in electricity prices, with an increase of over 15% in the last year alone. Factors contributing to this surge include higher fuel costs, inflation, and extreme weather events that have strained the energy grid. In many regions, utilities have had to implement rolling blackouts to … Read more

Understanding how inflation and the two-child benefit cap have increased poverty in Budget 2025

Understanding how inflation and the two-child benefit cap have increased poverty in Budget 2025

Context and the need for intervention The current economic landscape is characterized by relentless inflation, which has outpaced wage growth for the average worker. This situation is unique, as it affects not only food and energy prices but also housing and basic services, placing immense pressure on already strained household budgets. For more on economic … Read more