PrEP Stories

WHO approves injectable lenacapavir in major shift on HIV prevention
Charity Kilei  |  Jul 14, 2025

Lenacapavir is the first long-acting injectable HIV prevention drug that requires administration only twice a year. It offers a highly effective and c...

Somalia launches satellite-based weather system to boost aviation safety, climate resilience
Abdirahman Khalif  |  Jun 30, 2025

This development marks a major step in the modernisation of Somalia’s aviation infrastructure and places the country in line with other African nation...

New disaster clubs in Lamu Schools aim to strengthen emergency skills and civic engagement
Farhiya Hussein  |  Jun 30, 2025

The initiative aims to equip students to tackle both environmental and social challenges within their communities.

Why little progress in Kenya's preparedness for 2027 polls worries observer missions
Barack Oduor  |  Feb 22, 2025

Also in limbo due to the budget cuts are voter education, delimitation of boundaries, medical insurance of IEBC staff, construction of offices and fue...

Government announces new public safety measures ahead of festive season
Mary Wambui  |  Dec 04, 2024

The PS said the move has been triggered by what he referred to as a marginal rise in criminal activities across the country.

Kenya Power announces resumption of prepaid token purchases after system upgrade
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jun 04, 2024

Last week, Kenya Power announced a partial interruption of the prepaid token vending system to facilitate an upgrade.

Kenya Power announces scheduled token outage to allow systems upgrade
John Mbati  |  May 27, 2024

Pre-paid customers have been advised to buy enough tokens before then to avoid any inconvenience.

IGAD launches East and Southern Africa's health preparedness, response and resilience programme in Kenya
Amina Wako  |  May 17, 2024

It will fund initiatives including climate change adaptation and mitigation, combatting infectious disease outbreaks, and ensuring access to high-qual...

Displaced and disappointed: Flood victims face empty shelters and uncertain future
Mary Wambui  |  May 11, 2024

Ironically, the need for boats in Nairobi became apparent when the water vessels were used to rescue people marooned by floodwater in several areas

Kenya floods: Raila criticises Ruto govt for lack of preparedness
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Apr 30, 2024

The opposition leader says the government is failing yet it presents itself as a champion of climate change issues.

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