Nairobi leads in new HIV infection rates

Kenya has reported a sharp rise in new HIV infections, recording a 19 percent increase from 16,752 cases in 2023 to 19,991 in 2024. The figures are drawn from the World Aids Day 2025 report by the National Syndemic Disease Control Council (NSDCC), which monitors the country’s p..

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Kenya has seen a concerning rise in new HIV infections, with a 19 percent increase from 16,752 cases in 2023 to 19,991 in 2024. This data, from the World Aids Day 2025 report by the National Syndemic Disease Control Council (NSDCC), places the country among global HIV transmission hotspots.

Nairobi County recorded the highest number of new cases at 3,045, with Western Kenyan counties following closely.
Youth aged 15–34 account for a significant 74 percent of all new infections.
HIV-related deaths also increased to 21,007 in 2024 from 18,473 in 2023, and Kenya ranks eighth globally for the highest HIV burden.