Mission & Objectives - Kenyatta University HIV/AIDS Control Unit (ACU)

Inception

Kenyatta University HIV/AIDS Control Unit (ACU) was established in March 2001 as one of the major interventions developed as a response to the HIV/AIDS pandemic in the institution. The K.U Aids Control Unit falls under the ACU of the Ministry of Education through the Commission for University Education’s ACU, which coordinate ACU activities among the universities.

Mission

The ACU is committed to the formulation and promotion of programmes and activities for the prevention and management of HIV/AIDS within the University and its neighbouring communities.

Objectives

To facilitate peer education and life skill training aimed at appropriate behaviour change, practices and positive living
To sensitise the community on HIV/AIDS issues.
To facilitate the offering of Voluntary Counselling and Testing services (VCT).
To formulate HIV and AIDS policies with respect to students and staff.
To sensitise and advice Senate, students and staff on various aspects of the HIV/AIDS policy.
To forge linkages with other stakeholders in the prevention and management of HIV/AIDS services to the infected and affected.
To raise funds for HIV/AIDS prevention and management programmes at the University.
To facilitate research and publication in the area of HIV/AIDS.
To facilitate the mainstreaming of HIV/AIDS into the curricular.
To act as a resource centre for HIV/AIDS teaching, learning and research materials.
To facilitate information sharing activities on issues related to HIV/AIDS.
To promote formation of HIV/AIDS organizations and support group.