Kenya will this year begin rolling out Lenacapavir, a long‑acting injectable HIV prevention drug that only needs to be taken twice a year. This positions the country among the first in Africa to deploy the breakthrough treatment, alongside Eswatini, Lesotho, Mozambique, Nigeria, South Africa, Uganda, Zambia and Zimbabwe, supported by the Global Fund. Why This Matters for Communities For many people, taking a pill every day is a challenge. Stigma, busy schedules, or limited access to clinics often stand in the way of consistent use. Lenacapavir changes that. With just one injection every six months, it offers discreet, effective protection…
Author: David Indeje
David Indeje
David Indeje is the Community Engagement Editor at Khusoko, East Africa’s leading digital business news platform. He shapes editorial content, drives audience engagement, and amplifies diverse voices. Beyond journalism, he consults on digital strategy across agriculture, governance, technology, and health, while examining AI’s role in the future of media. He also serves as Communications Officer at KICTANet, advancing digital inclusion and policy dialogue.
A new Customer Satisfaction Survey by the Communications Authority (CA) reveals that Airtel Kenya is the most preferred network for affordability. However, Safaricom’s 2025 Annual Report suggests the market leader is launching a massive counter-strategy rooted in Artificial Intelligence (AI) and “Customer Obsession” to reclaim its value perception. The Affordability Gap: Airtel’s Dominance According to the CA survey, 47.1% of respondents prefer Airtel specifically for its affordable services. This highlights a growing price sensitivity in a market where 1GB of data remains more expensive than in regional peers like Tanzania and Ghana. Telco Provider Affordability Preference (%) Quality of Service…
In January 2026, the United States announced its withdrawal from 66 international organizations and treaties, including the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), and the UN Population Fund (UNFPA). The State Department explained the move bluntly: “The United States will no longer participate in wasteful, ineffective, or harmful international organisations that undermine our sovereignty and fail to serve our national interests.” This sweeping retreat signals a deliberate shift away from multilateral cooperation. For Africa, it is not just a geopolitical headline; it is a reminder that global governance is shifting, and regions…
A Kenyan beer distributor has moved to block Diageo’s planned $2.3 billion sale of East African Breweries Ltd (EABL) to Japan’s Asahi Holdings, filing a case at Kenya’s High Court over pending litigation. Diageo, the world’s largest spirits group, announced last month it had agreed to sell its 65% stake in EABL to Asahi as part of a global strategy to navigate U.S. tariffs and shifting consumer trends. The deal faces opposition from Bia Tosha Distributors, which argues the transaction should not proceed until its ongoing competition dispute with Diageo and EABL is resolved. The High Court has certified the…
Kenya’s private sector closed 2025 on a strong footing, with the Stanbic Bank Kenya Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI®) posting 53.7 in December, signalling robust expansion in business conditions. The reading, alongside November’s 55.0, marked the highest PMI levels in four years, underscoring resilience in demand, employment, and purchasing activity despite rising cost pressures. PMI Momentum Business output rose sharply in December, supported by stronger order books, improved tourism, and promotional pricing. Firms reported higher sales volumes, citing “advertising, affordable prices, better cash flow, and increased travel” as key drivers. Employment growth was particularly notable, with staffing levels expanding at the…
Credit Bank PLC shareholders approved a Sh4.5 billion capital‑raising plan, positioning the Tier III lender to meet the Central Bank of Kenya’s (CBK) progressive capital requirements. The authorization was granted during an Extraordinary General Meeting (EGM) on December 19, 2025, ensuring the bank stays ahead of the Sh3 billion core capital deadline set for December 31, 2025. “19.7 million or 99.9 percent of shareholders voted in favour,” the bank confirmed, authorizing the issue of up to 45 million ordinary shares at Sh100 each. Innovative Asset Swap and Supplementary Capital Growth The capital plan includes a Sh1.2 billion asset‑for‑shares swap, through…