Nearly 8,000 Kenyans Receive Long-Acting HIV Prevention Injection Since Rollout
Approximately 7,900 Kenyans have received the long-acting HIV prevention injection Lenacapavir since its introduction in February 2026, according to data presented during a recent learning forum involving county governments, health officials, and development partners. The beneficiaries are from 15 counties participating in the first phase of the rollout, which is part of Kenya’s efforts to expand access to innovative HIV prevention options beyond daily oral medication. The forum, organized by National AIDS and STI Control Programme and LVCT Health, brought together representatives from participating counties to assess progress, identify challenges, and share lessons from implementation. Lenacapavir offers a long-acting alternative […]
KCB and Airtel Money Partner to Expand Financial Access
KCB Bank Kenya and Airtel Money Kenya have entered into a strategic partnership that will allow Airtel Money customers to deposit and withdraw cash through more than 22,000 KCB agents nationwide, strengthening access to digital financial services across Kenya. The agreement marks another step toward greater interoperability within Kenya’s financial sector, enabling customers to access services more conveniently regardless of their location. According to Anne Kinuthia-Otieno, the partnership is designed to make financial services more accessible and convenient for Airtel Money users. “By opening access to KCB’s extensive agent network, we are bringing Airtel Money services closer to more Kenyans […]
President Trump says Starmer ‘will resign’ amid speculation UK PM could quit today
Donald Trump weighs in on the future of British Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Sunday, claiming that he “will resign,” amid widespread speculation the UK leader could set out a timeline for his departure as soon as Monday.
KCB and Airtel Money Partner to Expand Financial Access
KCB Bank Kenya and Airtel Money Kenya have entered into a strategic partnership that will allow Airtel Money customers to deposit and withdraw cash through more than 22,000 KCB agents nationwide, strengthening access to digital financial services across Kenya. The agreement marks another step toward greater interoperability within Kenya’s financial sector, enabling customers to access services more conveniently regardless of their location. According to Anne Kinuthia-Otieno, the partnership is designed to make financial services more accessible and convenient for Airtel Money users. “By opening access to KCB’s extensive agent network, we are bringing Airtel Money services closer to more Kenyans […]
France End Morocco’s Historic World Cup Run to Book Semi-final Spot
France ended Morocco’s hopes of another historic FIFA World Cup run with a clinical 2-0 victory in Boston on Thursday night, securing a place in the 2026 World Cup semi-finals and bringing an end to the Atlas Lions’ dream of becoming the first African nation to reach consecutive last-four appearances. After a tense and fiercely contested opening hour, second-half goals from captain Kylian Mbappé and Ousmane Dembélé proved enough to send Didier Deschamps’ side into the semi-finals, where they will face the winner of the quarter-final between Spain and Belgium. The victory also reinforced France’s recent dominance over Morocco, having […]
Morocco Reaffirms African Identity Ahead of Crucial World Cup Quarter-final Against France
As Morocco prepares for Thursday night’s FIFA World Cup quarter-final against France, the Kingdom has firmly dismissed social media claims questioning the Atlas Lions’ African identity. In recent days, online posts falsely alleged that Morocco’s Minister of National Education, Preschool and Sports, Mohamed Saad Berrada, had stated that the national team represented only Morocco and did not require support from the rest of Africa. The Moroccan government has strongly rejected the reports, describing the statements as fabricated and completely false. In an official statement, the ministry clarified that the minister had made no such comments and reaffirmed Morocco’s deep historical, […]
Morocco Chasing History as France Stand Between Atlas Lions and Another World Cup Semi-final
The final African dream at the 2026 FIFA World Cup will be on the line on Thursday night when Morocco faces France in a blockbuster quarter-final in Boston, with kick-off set for 10:00pm EAT. Four years after their memorable meeting in the 2022 World Cup semi-finals, the two nations meet again with another place in the last four at stake. France ended Morocco’s historic run in Qatar with a 2-0 victory, but the Atlas Lions return as a far more experienced and confident side determined to rewrite history. Morocco heads into the contest unbeaten in 34 consecutive matches, underlining their […]