70% of Kenya's new HIV infections recorded among people aged 15 and 34

The alarming situation came under focus in Nairobi during the National Round Table Forum on Ending the Triple Threat, where State and non-state actors raised concern over the worsening crisis.

They warned that the situation could spiral out of control unless urgent and targeted interventions are put in place.

Stakeholders say the three challenges are interconnected and require a coordinated response.

Kenya’s HIV response indicates that young people remain among those most affected, while 70 per cent of new HIV infections are among people aged between 15 and 34.

The latest statistics from the National Syndemic Diseases Control Council paint a worrying picture of new HIV infections among young Kenyans.