Samson Mutua is excited after receiving the anti-HIV injection at the Riruta Health Centre in Kawangware/JOHN MUCHANGISamson Mutua, a 27-year-old delivery rider in Kawangware, Nairobi, has become the first Kenyan to receive the long-acting HIV prevention injection. Mutua received two injections of Lenacapavir in the lower abdomen at the Riruta Health Centre in Kawangware at 8 am, and was witnessed by Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale. After the injection, Mutua swallowed two oral Prep tablets immediately to ensure day one protection. After that, he is protected against HIV for the next six months, after which he will return for another injection. Bosire also cautioned that HIV prevention requires a comprehensive package, touching on related issues such as early sexual debut and teenage pregnancy.

Source: The Star February 26, 2026 12:09 UTC