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 […]
Museveni endorses regional visa plan to ease travel during 2027 AFCON
Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni has thrown his support behind a proposal to introduce a unified East African visa for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations, a move aimed at allowing seamless movement across the three host nations of Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania. The proposal, presented during a briefing by Uganda’s Local Organising Committee at State House in Entebbe, would allow football fans, tourists, match officials and participating teams to travel freely between the three countries for up to four months using a single entry visa. Following the presentation, Museveni directed Ugandan officials to begin consultations with their counterparts in Kenya […]
Algeria Become Latest African Casualties as Switzerland March Into World Cup Round of 16
Africa’s hopes at the FIFA World Cup 2026 continue to dwindle after Algeria became the Sixth CAF nation to crash out of FIFA World Cup, suffering a 2-0 defeat to Switzerland in a disciplined display by the European side. The Desert Foxes join Tunisia, South Africa, Côte d’Ivoire, DR Congo and Senegal among African teams eliminated in the first knockout round, leaving the continent with only a handful of nations still chasing a place in the Round of 16. The latest setback means Africa’s hopes now rest with Egypt, Cape Verde and Ghana, while Morocco remains the only CAF representative […]
CAF Unveils 2026/27 Interclub Calendar as Gor Mahia and Tusker Prepare for Continental Campaigns
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has officially released the match calendar for the 2026/27 TotalEnergies CAF Champions League and TotalEnergies CAF Confederation Cup, confirming key dates for Africa’s premier club competitions. The new season will begin with the preliminary rounds in September 2026 before progressing to the group stages between November 2026 and January 2027. The finals of both competitions are scheduled to be played between 9 and 31 May 2027. CAF has also retained the prize money introduced in recent seasons, with the winners of the CAF Champions League set to receive USD 6 million, while the CAF […]