Kenya has achieved a significant reduction in new HIV infections, a 56% decline since 2020, yet women and children remain disproportionately affected, highlighting ongoing challenges.

• 13,936 new HIV infections were recorded in 2026, with women and young people aged 15-24 accounting for the majority of new adult cases.
• The National Syndemic Diseases Control Council (NSDCC) reported that 10 counties bear 60% of the national HIV burden.
• Mother-to-child transmission accounts for a substantial portion of new infections in children, with 38% linked to mothers discontinuing antiretroviral therapy.