Kenya Targets Youth With New Sexual Health Awareness Program

Kenya’s National Syndemic Diseases Control Council (NSDCC) has launched an innovative campaign called G‑Jali, aimed at empowering young people with vital sexual health information. The initiative kicked off at Rongo University on World Condom Day, where the G‑Jali Microsite and a peer educator program were unveiled. The digital platform is designed to engage students and other youth through interactive content, social media discussions, and live workshops
The platform offers a wide range of educational materials, covering topics such as condom use, HIV prevention, sexual and reproductive health, gender-based violence (GBV), and menstrual hygiene. Dr. Caroline Kinoti, NSDCC’s Deputy Director of Health Promotion, emphasized that the peer educator programme will be instrumental in reaching students in a relatable way and sparking honest conversations around safe sexual behaviours.
Youth leaders have welcomed the initiative as a progressive step toward breaking down taboos and reducing stigma around sexual health. Catherine Menganyi, Gender-Based Violence Coordinator in Migori County, highlighted the link between HIV specialist Samuel Otieno echoed this, underscoring G-Jali’s potential to bridge information gaps among young people and equip them to make empowered health choices
Looking ahead, the NSDCC plans to expand the G‑Jali programme beyond Rongo University into all 47 counties, using the microsite, peer education, and outreach campaigns as core pillars. By combining technology, community engagement, and youth-led advocacy, the campaign aims to create a more informed, safer, and healthier generation across Kenya.