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 […]
St. Mary’s Kibabii Boys Withdraw from Chapa Dimba Season 5.
St. Mary’s Kibabii Boys have officially withdrawn from the ongoing Safaricom Chapa Dimba Season 5 qualifiers in Bungoma County after failing to honour their scheduled fixtures at Bungoma High School on Saturday. The withdrawal comes just as the fifth edition of the country’s premier grassroots football tournament got underway across the Western Region, where under-18 boys’ and girls’ teams from Bungoma, Kakamega, Busia and Vihiga are battling for places in the regional stage. In an official statement, the school’s Head Coach, Ali Wang’ona, confirmed that the decision was necessitated by the unavailability of the team’s registered players, who had already […]
Senegal Storm Into Round of 32 After Five-Star Display as Iran’s Late Heartbreak Confirms Lions of Teranga Qualification
Senegal completed a remarkable turnaround at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, cruising to a commanding 5-0 victory over Iraq before later seeing their place in the Round of 32 officially confirmed following a dramatic 1-1 draw between Iran and Egypt. The Lions of Teranga entered their final Group I match knowing only a convincing victory would keep their hopes of progressing alive after suffering back-to-back defeats in their opening two fixtures. Pape Thiaw’s men responded in emphatic fashion, producing one of Africa’s most dominant performances of the tournament to finish third in their group with three points and a healthy […]
Cape Verde’s Fairytale Lives On, Egypt Hold Nerve as Africa Sends Five Teams into World Cup Knockouts
Africa’s impressive campaign at the 2026 FIFA World Cup gathered even more momentum on Matchday Three as Cape Verde and Egypt secured places in the Round of 32, joining Morocco, South Africa and Côte d’Ivoire in the knockout stages. It was another memorable day for the continent, highlighted by Cape Verde’s remarkable fairytale run and Egypt’s composed display against Iran to finish top of Group G. The Blue Sharks continued to defy expectations after battling to a tense 0-0 draw against Saudi Arabia at NRG Stadium. While the scoreline remained blank, the stakes could not have been higher, with qualification […]