The drivers of the motorcycle taxis that transport passengers and goods in Nairobi, Kenya, are predominantly young people, who are at higher risk of HIV infection. To reach out to them, the Nairobi City County, UNAIDS and other partners recently teamed up to promote HIV testing.

More than 10 200 taxi drivers were tested for HIV during the campaign, which ran from 1 to 10 May 2016. Supported by the National AIDS Control Council, the campaign called on the young drivers to know their HIV status. Information on HIV was shared with the drivers and their customers and counselling services were made available. The 81 drivers who were diagnosed with HIV were linked to life-saving antiretroviral treatment.

UNAIDS estimates released on 31 May indicate that, after South Africa, Kenya has the largest treatment programme in Africa, with nearly 900 000 people on treatment at the end of 2015.