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Kenya just became one of the first countries to offer a groundbreaking HIV prevention injection that protects people for six months with a single shot. The treatment is completely free and could change the lives of 1.4 million Kenyans living with HIV.
Kenya just became one of the first countries to roll out a groundbreaking HIV prevention drug that requires just two shots per year. The new treatment could transform how millions protect themselves from the virus.
A delegation from Côte d'Ivoire visited Kenya's Karura Forest to learn innovative conservation techniques, marking a growing movement of African nations sharing solutions for protecting their ecosystems. The exchange brought together experts from seven organizations to strengthen regional forest management across the continent.
Families across Kenya are catching a break as prices dropped on essential items like sugar, flour, and electricity in February. The cost cuts helped ease inflation and put more money back in people's pockets.
Kenya just ranked as Africa's second most innovation-ready economy, with Nairobi startups raising nearly $1 billion in 2025. The East African nation is proving that smart policy and digital infrastructure can build a thriving tech ecosystem.
Kenya just became one of the first countries in the world to offer a revolutionary HIV prevention drug that only requires two shots per year. The free injectable could protect millions and dramatically reduce new infections across the nation.
Kenya began administering a groundbreaking HIV prevention injection that's taken just twice a year and reduces transmission risk by more than 99.9 percent. The drug is free for recipients, offering new hope to 1.3 million Kenyans living with HIV.
Kenya just plugged into a continent-wide payment network that lets 240 African banks send money across borders instantly in local currency. No more waiting days or losing money to expensive dollar conversions.
Sending money across Africa just got faster and cheaper. Kenya's Pesalink network partnered with a Pan-African payment system to enable instant cross-border transfers in local currencies.
While Kenya's banking sector struggles with a 15.5% bad loan ratio, one micro-lender is achieving 92% on-time repayment by visiting every first-time borrower in person. 4G Capital's "touch-tech" approach is proving that relationship-based lending works, even in stressed markets.
Kenya just landed nearly $4 million to bring threatened ecosystems back to life, connecting vital wildlife corridors and protecting biodiversity. The partnership with WWF marks a major step toward the country's 2030 conservation goals.
A groundbreaking trial in rural Kenya and Uganda slashed new HIV infections by 70% using community health workers, smartphones, and existing medications. The success proves that closing the gap between available treatments and people who need them can dramatically reduce infections.
Kenya's Central Bank is rewriting its banking laws to finally welcome fintech companies into the regulated fold. The move could end years of uncertainty that kept promising startups in legal limbo while banks and telcos dominated.
Kenya has created a new national committee dedicated to preventing the 5,000 maternal and 30,000 newborn deaths happening each year. The team will investigate every preventable death and fix the healthcare gaps causing them.
A portable surgical training device made in Kenya is helping doctors practice keyhole surgery at home, cutting recovery times and saving lives. Female doctors now make up 80% of recent graduates from the program.
A premature newborn in Kenya became the first baby in the country to receive life-saving heart surgery just days after birth. The groundbreaking procedure at Kenyatta National Hospital means families no longer need to travel abroad for specialized infant heart care.
Prisca Githuka chose to embrace her grey hair, missing breast, and cancer scars instead of reconstructive surgery. Her powerful message about survivor autonomy is changing how we think about healing.
South African golfer Casey Jarvis claimed his breakthrough victory at the Magical Kenya Open, finishing three shots clear despite storm delays. The 22-year-old from Boksburg shot a stunning 25-under-par to break the tournament record.
A Kenyan startup is helping office workers reclaim up to 40 minutes per commute by partnering with local transport cooperatives to run scheduled electric buses on direct routes. Unlike failed competitors, BasiGo works with existing operators instead of replacing them.
Sixty thousand Kenyan farmers are celebrating dramatic harvest increases after switching to regenerative farming methods. The grassroots program has boosted crop yields by up to 81% while slashing chemical use and soil erosion.
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