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 […]
Egypt Hold Their Nerve to Beat Australia on Penalties, Set Up Round of 16 Clash with Argentina
Egypt kept their dream FIFA World Cup campaign alive after defeating Australia in a dramatic penalty shootout following a gripping 1-1 draw after extra time in their Round of 32 clash at AT&T Stadium in Dallas. The Pharaohs, who had already made history by registering their first-ever World Cup victory during the group stage, once again showed immense resilience and composure, prevailing from the spot to book a place in the Round of 16, where they will face defending champions Argentina. Australia started brightly and nearly took the lead inside five minutes when Volpato’s powerful long-range strike brushed the top […]
Brave Cape Verde Bow Out After Epic Extra-Time Battle as Argentina Survive World Cup Classic to Set Up Egypt Clash
Cape Verde’s unforgettable FIFA World Cup journey came to a heartbreaking end after the African debutants pushed defending champions Argentina to the absolute limit before falling 3-2 after extra time in one of the greatest matches of the 2026 tournament. In front of a packed crowd in Miami, the Blue Sharks produced a performance that won the admiration of football fans around the world, refusing to be intimidated by Lionel Scaloni’s star-studded side and coming within minutes of eliminating the reigning world champions. The reward for Argentina’s dramatic victory is a mouth-watering quarter-final showdown against Egypt, but the night belonged […]
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 […]