Goal: Contribute to reduced new HIV infections among AGYW and youths.

As per the National Syndemic Disease Control Council 2021 report, Kenye recorded 34,540 new HIV infections. The new infections signified a 7.3 percent increase after nearly a decade of declining new infections curve. Women recorded a high number of the new infections at 66.7 percent of the new infections compared to men who accounted for 33.3 percent of the total number. About 17, 961 adolescents and young adults aged 15-29 were reported to have tested positive for HIV in 2021, with this age group bearing the burden of new infections at 52 percent. 98 new infections were reported among adolescents aged 10-19 every week.

Nairobi County led the bulk of new infections at 3,828, Kisumu at 3,118 and Homa Bay at 2,696 with several counties reporting shortage of condoms and ARVs.

Kenya has made significant investments to ensure adolescents and young people are educated, enjoy a healthy life and attain their aspirations. The overlapping challenge of new HIV undermines this investment’s impact. HEDSO aims to reach 100,000 AGYW and youths with information on HIV, its prevention and response.

To achieve this goal, we will implement evidence based comprehensive age appropriate sexuality education through school and community outreaches, train peer educators, engage and involve communities, collaborate with government agencies, Civil Society Organizations, Healthcare providers and educational institutions and deliver HIV services in a safe space within the rural communities.