President Reaffirms Kenya’s Commitment to Ending AIDS by 2030
Nairobi, Kenya - - H.E. President William Ruto has reaffirmed the Government’s commitment to ending AIDS as a public health threat by 2030, calling for stronger prevention, treatment, and youth-focused support services. His message was delivered by Prime Cabinet Secretary and Cabinet Secretary for Foreign and Diaspora Affairs, H.E. Musalia Mudavadi, at the World AIDS Day Half Marathon held at Nyayo National Stadium.
The President noted that HIV and AIDS remain a major public health challenge, particularly for adolescents and young people, citing teenage pregnancies and rising new infections as areas of concern. He acknowledged significant progress in Kenya’s HIV response, with 87 percent of people living with HIV now on treatment and increased investments enabling HIV-free births. He also announced that Kenya will introduce injectable HIV treatment next year to improve access and adherence.
He reaffirmed the Government’s focus on Universal Health Coverage, including social health insurance reforms and sustained investment in health systems, despite declining global donor support. He praised the strong multisector partnerships led by the National Syndemic Diseases Control Council (NSDCC), urging continued unity to address the triple threat of HIV, teenage pregnancy, and sexual and gender-based violence.
The Kenya AIDS Integration Strategic Framework (2025–2030) and the World AIDS Progress Report were also launched, marking key milestones in guiding Kenya’s HIV response for the next five years.
The commemoration brought together senior national leaders and partners, including Principal Secretaries Dr Ouma Oluga and Carren Ageng’o, KEWOSA members led by Senator Veronica Maina, Director-General for Health Dr Patrick Amoth, NSDCC CEO Dr Douglas Bosire, NASCOP Head Dr Andrew, KNH CEO Dr Richard Lesiyampe, JOOTRH CEO Dr Joshua Okise, development partners, civil society representatives, and members of the public.