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Kenya on Thursday introduced Lenacapavir as part of its HIV prevention efforts. The drug marks real progress in a country that still records nearly 20,000 new infections each year.

Lenacapavir works by preventing HIV infection for up to six months. It is a major advantage for people who struggle with daily Prep pills.
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But Lenacapavir is not a vaccine, and definitely not a ticket to recklessness. It does not provide lifelong immunity. It is also specific to HIV. It does not prevent other sexually transmitted infections, such as gonorrhoea or syphilis, and does not prevent pregnancy.

That means condoms and other reproductive health services remain essential.

It is equally important to address a common misconception. People who choose Lenacapavir are not promiscuous. Many have carefully assessed their circumstances and recognised their risk. They may be in relationships where they do not control condom use. They may belong to communities with higher HIV prevalence. Choosing prevention is a responsible act.

If understood properly, this drug can help reduce new infections. If misunderstood, it could create confusion and increase STIs. The responsibility lies with health authorities and the media to explain both its power and its limits, calmly and accurately.

QUOTE OF THE DAY:"Human beings will find a balanced situation when they do good things not because God says it, but because they feel like doing them." —Swedish Prime Minister Olof Palmer was assassinated on February 28, 1986, while walking home from the cinema with his wife