A History of HIV and AIDS Responses in Kenya, 1983-2003

Samwel Ongwen Okuro

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A History of HIV and AIDS Responses in Kenya, 1983-2003

Samwel Ongwen Okuro

Published in International Journal of HIV/AIDS Prevention, Education and Behavioural Science (Volume 8, Issue 2)

Received: 4 January 2022 Accepted: 17 February 2022 Published: 29 September 2022

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Abstract

HIV was first detected in Kenya in 1984. Since then, Kenya's government has launched a number of response measures in collaboration with other development partners. The Kenyan government's initial responses to HIV/AIDS were characterized by denial and inactivity. External donors and significant global financial institutions were invited to assist the government in creating HIV/AIDS prevention, treatment, and care structures and strategies as a result of the government's inaction and lack of political commitment. While external donor financing and support are critical in the battle against HIV/AIDS, relying solely on donor funds and policy guidance puts the intervention methods' identity, autonomy, and mission at risk. External funders have monopolized and dictated the HIV/AIDS conversation in Kenya, particularly in terms of establishing programs and policies, to the point where government initiatives are stymied if not dictated. Kenya's government spends more time negotiating competing donor demands than identifying their own priorities and implementing their own programs as a result of this approach.

Published in	International Journal of HIV/AIDS Prevention, Education and Behavioural Science (Volume 8, Issue 2)
DOI	10.11648/j.ijhpebs.20220802.11
Page(s)	42-54
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HIV/AIDS, Policies, Legislations, Responses, Strategies, Kenya

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School of Education, Humanities and Social Sciences, Jaramogi Oginga Odinga University of Science and Technology, Nairobi, Kenya

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