Samson Mutua takes water after getting the shots at Riruta health centre in Kangemi.

Meet Samson Mutua, the First Kenyan to Receive the New HIV Injection

Samson Mutua has made history as the first Kenyan to receive the Lenacapavir HIV prevention injection.

The 26-year-old, who works as a delivery rider and Community Health Practitioner in Kawangware, was administered the first two injections at Riruta Health Centre at 8 a.m., with the shots given in his lower abdomen.

He will receive the next dose after six months. Mutua is currently unmarried.

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