Configuration changes should be reversible just as quickly as they are applied. A successful update in a configuration tool does not mean the system is healthy. Human error, especially in configuration management, remains one of the most common causes of system failure. Treat config changes with the same caution as code changes because their blast radius is often larger.

A subtle failure in concurrent WAL writes can silently break durability guarantees. This article explores the “WAL hole problem,” where interrupted or partial writes leave unrecoverable gaps that halt log replay. Learn how this issue arises at the intersection of atomic offsets and non-atomic I/O, and how it was fixed in TidesDB using signal masking and footer-based recovery.

Kenya’s healthcare system is rapidly digitizing, transforming how care is accessed, delivered and financed. But as platforms gain influence, governance becomes central to ensuring equity, accountability and trust. The future of digital health will depend not just on innovation, but on how well it is stewarded.

Telemedicine adoption is rising, but is care actually improving? Without integration, hybrid systems risk creating more fragmentation than efficiency…

Savannah Informatics Co-founder Dr. Justus Kilonzi Paul spoke to Connecting Africa at Africa Tech Festival 2025 about how the company streamlines health and insurance processing. Savannah Informatics Co-founder Dr. Justus Kilonzi Paul spoke to Connecting Africa Associate Editor Matshepo Sehloho at Africa Tech Festival 2025 about how the company streamlines health and insurance processing. The startup delivers interoperable, connected software solutions for healthcare service