Kenya is set to introduce an injectable HIV treatment from 2026 as part of its goal to end AIDS as a public health threat by 2030. This initiative, announced by President William Ruto at the World AIDS Day half-marathon, aims to enhance prevention, treatment, and youth-focused support services.

• 87% of people living with HIV in Kenya are currently on treatment, but new infections and teenage pregnancies remain concerns, with 19,991 new cases recorded in 2025.
• President William Ruto highlighted that Kenya was among nine countries selected by the World Health Organisation (WHO) to introduce Lenacapavir, an antiretroviral medication.
• Nairobi City County recorded the highest number of new HIV infections in Kenya, with more than 3,000 fresh cases reported on November 30, 2025.