Kenya requires Ksh 30 billion to secure essential commodities for the prevention, care, and long-term management of HIV, Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi has said.
Speaking at the 2025 World AIDS Day Commemoration at Nyayo Stadium, where he represented President William Ruto, CS Mudavadi noted that 1,326,336 Kenyans are living with HIV.
He emphasized that tackling the epidemic is not only a medical challenge but a national duty to safeguard the wellbeing of current and future generations.
“With 1,326,336 people living with HIV in Kenya, our nation requires Kshs. 30 billion to secure vital commodities for prevention, care, and long-term management. 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,”he said.
He highlighted the country’s progress, noting that by last year 87 percent of people living with HIV were on anti-retroviral treatment, and prevention of mother-to-child transmission (PMTCT) coverage had reached 90.1 percent, ensuring healthier lives and HIV-free newborns.
CS Mudavadi reaffirmed the government’s commitment to ensuring all Kenyans have access to comprehensive prevention, care, and treatment services, pledging continued collaboration with partners to deliver life-saving medication to those in need.
“Let us remain united and determined as we work towards an HIV-free Kenya,” he said.
