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 […]
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 […]
Bafana Bafana and Mamelodi Sundowns Midfielder Jayden Adams Dies Weeks After 2026 FIFA World Cup
South African football has been plunged into mourning following the death of Bafana Bafana and Mamelodi Sundowns midfielder Jayden Adams at the age of 25, just weeks after representing his country at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The talented midfielder featured in all three of South Africa’s group-stage matches as Bafana Bafana reached the Round of 32, bringing the curtain down on what would become his final appearance on the international stage. Mamelodi Sundowns confirmed Adams’ passing in an official statement on Saturday, saying the club was Devastated by the tragic passing of Jayden Adams.” The reigning South African champions […]
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 […]