Nairobi, Kenya – Kenya has renewed its call for collective responsibility and sustained investment in the fight against HIV/AIDS, a battle that remains one of the country’s most pressing public health priorities. Speaking at the national World AIDS Day 2025 commemoration at Nyayo Stadium, Prime Cabinet Secretary and Cabinet Secretary for Foreign and Diaspora Affairs Musalia Mudavadi underscored the urgent need for resources and unity to sustain progress.
Delivering President William Ruto’s message, PCS Mudavadi highlighted both the weight of the challenge and the significant strides Kenya has made over the years. With 1.3 million Kenyans currently living with HIV, the country requires Kshs. 30 billion to maintain life-saving prevention, treatment, and long-term care services.
“These numbers remind us that this fight is not just medical, but a national duty to protect our people and secure the wellbeing of future generations,” Mudavadi said, noting that the HIV epidemic has shaped Kenya’s social and health landscape for more than four decades.
Despite the continued threat, Kenya has recorded remarkable progress:
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87% of people living with HIV are now on Anti-Retroviral Treatment (ART).
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PMTCT coverage stands at 90.1%, dramatically reducing mother-to-child transmission and enabling the birth of more HIV-free infants.
PCS Mudavadi reaffirmed President Ruto’s message that HIV/AIDS remains a global health challenge, particularly for countries in the Global South. However, he emphasized that Kenya’s advancements reflect resilience, innovation, and partnership.
He pledged the government’s continued collaboration with county governments, development partners, civil society, and community groups to ensure all Kenyans can access comprehensive HIV prevention, care, and treatment.
As Kenya strives toward an HIV-free generation, Mudavadi urged citizens to remain steadfast:
“This fight requires unity, commitment, and the determination of every Kenyan.”
The 2025 World AIDS Day commemoration brought together government officials, health experts, activists, and communities in a renewed pledge to strengthen national efforts and sustain gains made in combating HIV/AIDS.
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