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 […]
State House Meeting Yield Major Boost for Kenya’s Women’s Teams
Kenya’s women’s national football teams received a significant morale boost on Tuesday after President William Ruto unveiled a raft of welfare measures during a breakfast meeting with the Junior Starlets and Harambee Starlets at State House, Nairobi, ahead of their upcoming international assignments. The Head of State hosted both teams and their technical benches as they prepare for two of the biggest tournaments in women’s football, the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup and the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON). The meeting gave players an opportunity to openly discuss the challenges they face on and off the pitch, with Junior […]
Building a Stronger iGaming Industry: Inside the Kenya iGaming 5-Star Championship
Kenya’s rapidly expanding iGaming sector is set for another defining moment with the launch of the Kenya iGaming 5-Star Championship 2026, an ambitious initiative designed to reshape industry engagement while promoting innovation, responsible gaming and healthy competition. The championship has received a major boost through the sponsorship of TaDa Gaming, whose support reflects growing confidence in Kenya’s regulated iGaming market. The partnership underscores a shared commitment to fostering innovation, promoting responsible gaming and creating meaningful engagement across the industry. It also highlights the increasing interest of global gaming brands in supporting initiatives that strengthen Kenya’s position as a leading iGaming […]
Junior Starlets Seal Back-to-Back FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup Qualification
Kenya’s Junior Starlets are heading back to the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup after coming from behind to defeat South Africa 3-1 at Nyayo National Stadium and complete a commanding 5-1 aggregate victory in the final qualification round. The result seals back-to-back FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup qualifications for the Junior Starlets, who made history in 2024 by becoming the first Kenyan football team, male or female, to qualify for a FIFA World Cup. They went on to represent Africa at the tournament in the Dominican Republic before bowing out at the group stage. With qualification now secured for Morocco […]