Kenyan TikTokers like Lydia Vera and Greatness are at the forefront of a cultural shift, openly sharing their experiences living with HIV to combat stigma and foster community. This new generation of storytellers is transforming public perception by normalizing disclosure and treatment.

• Social media platforms, especially TikTok, are enabling individuals to reclaim their narratives and promote visibility over shame regarding HIV status.
• Influential TikTokers like Lydia Vera and Greatness are sharing candid videos about their diagnoses, treatment management, and dating lives, earning widespread respect and encouraging empathy.
• Their content aims to normalize ARV treatment, challenge stigma, create a supportive community, and encourage regular HIV testing among young people in Kenya.