Category: Kenya
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Tiko Applauds Kenya’s Launch of Lenacapavir HIV Prevention
Tiko proudly celebrates a historic milestone for public health. This week, Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale officially launched the national rollout of Lenacapavir – a groundbreaking, long-acting HIV prevention injection-at Nairobi’s Riruta…
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How integrated care changed *Linda’s life
When *Linda became pregnant at 17, fear was her constant companion. Living in a dense urban settlement in Kenya, she remembers the moment clearly, not because of joy, but because of the…
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Cynthia’s journey back to school
For many girls in urban Kenya, sexual and gender-based violence impacts different aspects of their lives. Silenced and isolated they can be denied access to education, or forced into unpaid work. It…
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Shantel refused to let her future slip away
At only 18 years old, Shantel has lived through challenges that would break the spirit of many. The firstborn in a family of four, she grew up in Mutituni in Kenya where…
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Amina’s story of breaking cycles and building futures
In Mathare, one of Nairobi’s largest informal settlements, 16-year-old Amina’s childhood was shaped by daily struggles. The sights and sounds of her community tell stories of resilience, but also of hardship. Poverty…
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Bungoma County, Kenya, seals pact with Amref and Tiko to boost youth health
Bungoma Governor, Kenneth Lusaka has signed a tripartite Memorandum of Intent with Amref Health Africa and Tiko to roll out Youth Empowerment Centres for Health (YEC4H) in all 45 wards. The initiative…
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Seline’s journey of healing and hope
At just 19 years old, Seline had already faced more challenges than many do in a lifetime. From Kenya, she lost both of her parents when she was still a child, an…
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Tiko welcomes WHO Endorsement of HIV Prevention Injection, Lenacapavir
Nairobi, Kenya, 23 July, 2025 – The World Health Organization (WHO) has officially recommended the use of long-acting injectable Lenacapavir for HIV prevention, marking a significant advancement in the fight to end…
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World Population Day: the power to choose
At Tiko, it is a privilege to walk alongside the girls that we serve, as they navigate a world that often leaves them behind. An estimated 26 million girls and young women…
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Tiko introduces co-leadership model to strengthen its commitment to the future of girls in Africa
Tiko has appointed Serah Joy Malaba as Co-Chief Executive Officer, joining founder and current CEO, Benoit Renard, in a shared leadership model aimed at scaling impact for adolescent girls across Africa. The…
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I thought I had no way out
Rita* was just 19 when she found out she was pregnant. Alone, scared, and without support, she didn’t know where to turn. “I was staying with a man because I had no…
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Emily’s life-changing journey from the streets to a new start
In late 2023, Emily* stood proudly among her peers, celebrating the completion of her Form 4 education. Like many girls her age, she had dreams of joining college, starting a career, and…
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Simon’s Voice : A healthcare hero bringing hope to Mathare’s youth
Simon, a clinical officer, has dedicated nearly five years of his life to serving the people of Mathare, an informal settlement in Kenya notorious for its challenges, including poverty, inadequate healthcare, and…
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Mercy’s voice: reaching her dream through education
Kilifi county is one among the poorest counties in Kenya. According to the Kenya Poverty Report (2021), Kilifi has a poverty rate of 49.2%. The residents of this county face a myriad…
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Bridges, UBS, and Tiko: sexual and reproductive health case study
Tiko is delighted to be included in a case study from the Schwab Foundation for Social Entrepreneurship recognizing the world’s first Adolescent Sexual Health Development Impact Bond we are implementing together with United Nations Population…