A story is told of a young mathematician and physicist, who once sat under an apple tree and observed an apple fall from it. Isaac Newton was his name. This simple observation that for many of us would have been pushed back to the recesses of our minds, to Newton, stoked the flames of his curiosity and led him to embark on the journey towards the discovery of gravity. Years later, another genius, Albert Einstein, explained the phenomenon of the falling apple, furthering discoveries on gravity. Today, Albert Einstein stands in history as one of the greatest inventors, celebrated for his influence on the philosophy of science.

Kenya, aptly nicknamed the Silicon Savannah after a series of inventions including the famed M-Pesa, was named the second-best innovation hub in Sub-Saharan Africa. South Africa came first, with Mauritius trailing behind Kenya. This is according to a 2019 statistical report by the World Intellectual Property Organization. With Kenya rising to carve a name as a cradle for great inventions, Africa inches closer toward making the mission of The Next Einstein Forum (NFE) a reality. The largest science and innovation gathering on the African continent, NFE states on their website, 'Our work is shaped by our belief that the next Einstein will be African'.

It's on the pedestal of this promising techy future for Kenya that a group of innovative students at the University of Nairobi present to the world, RADA App, a health mobile application.

Launched on 19th June 2019, the creators of RADA App believe in using technology to solve various challenges gnawing at the young people today. The app which flaunts the tagline Cheza na Rada, which translates to 'be alert', or 'know the ropes', in this context, addresses sexual and reproductive health, alcohol and drug abuse, general health, mental health, and HIV/AIDS.

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