From L–R: Superbrands Project Director, Jawad Jaffer, Smart Applications Group Managing Director, Harrison Muiru, Ms. Esther Muiruri, Group Director – Insurance Business and other officials during the award recognition ceremony./COURTERSY
Technology firm Smart Applications International has been inducted into the Hall of Superbrands, marking a major milestone in its 20-year journey of expanding access to healthcare across Africa.
The recognition places the company among an elite group of organisations celebrated for sustained excellence, strong brand equity and meaningful social impact.
Having previously earned Superbrand status, the latest honour represents the highest level of recognition and affirms Smart’s long-standing role in strengthening health systems across the continent.
Founded with a vision to bridge gaps in healthcare delivery, Smart Applications has grown into a leading healthcare technology solutions provider operating in multiple African markets.
Through its flagship platforms, including Medismart and SmartHealth+, alongside biometric identity solutions, the company supports governments, healthcare providers, insurers and development partners to deliver more efficient, transparent and inclusive services.
“This recognition is deeply meaningful because it reflects more than brand success but also acknowledges impact,” said Mr Harrison Muiru, Group Managing Director of Smart Applications International.
“Being inducted into the Hall of Superbrands validates the trust our partners place in us and the dedication of our teams who work every day to make healthcare more accessible, reliable, and equitable across Africa.”
Over the past two decades, the company says it has played a key role in supporting Universal Health Coverage initiatives, maternal and child health programmes, digital identity systems and healthcare administration. Its platforms have helped reduce fraud, improve patient identification, strengthen data integrity and enable millions of people to access essential health services more efficiently.
The induction also highlights the firm’s focus on governance, data ethics and sustainability as it expands across diverse regulatory environments. By embedding cybersecurity, privacy safeguards and responsible innovation into its operations, Smart Applications positions itself as a trusted digital partner for both public and private sector institutions.
“This milestone belongs to every government partner, healthcare worker, insurer, development agency, and community that has walked this journey with us,” said Ms Esther Muiruri, Group Director for Insurance Business. “As we look ahead, our focus remains clear: to deepen our impact, strengthen systems, and help shape the future of healthcare delivery in Africa.”
Company officials described the recognition not as a culmination, but as a renewed commitment to advancing digital inclusion and building resilient health systems.
Headquartered in Nairobi, Smart Applications International is an ISO-certified healthcare technology company delivering digital health, biometric identity and analytics platforms across Africa. Through partnerships with governments and institutions, it aims to enhance service delivery, improve efficiency and expand access to essential healthcare services.