Kenya bans 'leaky' condom brand

Nairobi, 13 Sept-(ANA)-Kenya has banned a brand of condoms weeks after Zambia did the same after tests concluded that they leak.

The condom brand known as Hot, which is manufactured in the UK, featured in a Kenyan TV report where its strength was tested - and found wanting.

Officials announced the ban after their tests also revealed weaknesses.

The government, which gives out 160 million condoms each year, feared that stories about leaky condoms could damage its fight against HIV.  

Almost 7% of the adult population are said to be living with HIV. (ANA)

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