Kenya has recorded 19,991 new HIV infections in 2025, with women leading in the new HIV infections according to data from the National Syndemic Disease Control Council (NSDCC).
The National Syndemic Disease Control Council has recorded 19,991 new HIV infections in 2025, and 13,236 cases were females, and 6,869 were males, doubling the female numbers in Kenya. This represents 19% increase from 16752 cases recorded in 2023.
NSDCC data also shows that adults aged 15 years and above accounted for 15,642 of the new infections, while 4,349 were recorded among children.
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Nairobi Tops the List of New Infections
Nairobi County recorded the highest number of new cases with 3,045 infections. Other high-burden counties include:
- Migori 1,572
- Kisumu 1,341
- Homa Bay 1180
- Busia 886
- Siaya 873
- Kakamega 835
- Nakuru 819
- Mombasa 817
- Bungoma 679.
These ten counties accounted for 60% of new infections in 2024.
Several counties, such as Elgeyo-Marakwet, Wajir, Mandera, Kisii, Machakos, Kericho, Uasin Gishu, Nakuru, Bomet, Baringo, Trans-Nzoia, and Laikipia, recorded a 75% decrease in new HIV cases.
Over 1.3 Million Kenyans Living With HIV
The national prevalence of HIV is now 3% a decrease from 3.3% of last year’s prevalence rate. Women’s prevalence is twice that of men, at 4.0% and 2.0%, respectively.
Kenya now has 1,326,419 people living with HIV, including 867,571 females and 458,848 males, also highlighting the higher burden among women. 1,263,538 adults aged 15 years and above live with HIV, while 62,798 children aged 0-14 years live with HIV.
Between 2019 and 2024, Kenya recorded a decline in new HIV infections among adolescents and young people, but in 2024, the country recorded an increase in the new infections.
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Youths and adolescents aged between 15 and 34 recorded 11,852 cases, representing 74% of the new HIV cases.
HIV & Aids Related Deaths
The country recorded 21,007 deaths in 2024, rising from 18,473 in 2023.
Speaking during the commemoration of World Aids Day, NDCSS CEO, Douglas Bosire, expressed concern about the deaths as a result of Aids.
“Kenya has made significant progress on HIV response, reducing new infections, lowering HIV & Aids related deaths, and expanding access to prevention and treatment”.
“Although men and boys account for 35% of all people living with HIV, nearly half of all AIDs related deaths occurred among boys”, added Bosire
Globally, Kenya is ranked the 8th, with South Africa, India, Mozambique, Nigeria, and Tanzania topping the list.
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