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 […]

WHEN EASY QUALIFICATION MEETS WORLD CUP REALITY

Tunisia’s Sudden Collapse and the Questions That Follow Six months before the 2026 FIFA World Cup, Tunisia looked like one of Africa’s most reliable and disciplined sides. The Carthage Eagles had stormed through qualification unbeaten, recording nine wins and one draw while keeping an extraordinary ten consecutive clean sheets. On paper, they were a defensive unit built for tournament football, organized, compact and extremely difficult to break down. But there was an important detail hidden beneath those numbers: the level of opposition they faced on the road to the World Cup. Tunisia were placed in a relatively soft qualifying group […]

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 […]