The National Syndemic Diseases Control Council (NSDCC) is a State Corporation established under Section 3 of the State Corporations Act, Cap 446, through the National AIDS Control Council Order, 1999 as amended by legal notice number 143 of 2022. The Council is mandated to lead and coordinate multi- sectoral partnerships in HIV response and other syndemic diseases.

The Mandate of the National Syndemic Diseases Control Council

  1. Developing policies and guidelines relevant to the prevention and control of syndemic diseases
  2. Mobilizing resources for syndemic diseases control and prevention and provide grants to implementing agencies
  3. Coordinating, supervising, and ensuring accountability for the implementation of syndemic diseases programmes in the country
  4. Collaborating with local and international agencies which work in syndemic diseases control
  5. Facilitating the setting up of multi-sectoral and inter-sectoral syndemic diseases control programmes
  6. Mobilizing Government Ministries, Counties and institutions, Non-Governmental organizations, community-based organizations, research bodies, the private sector and universities to participate in syndemic diseases control and prevention
  7. Developing strategies to deal with all aspects of the syndemic diseases
  8. Developing national management information systems for syndemic diseases control
  9. Identifying sector training needs and devising appropriate manpower development strategies
  10. Developing appropriate mechanisms for research, surveillance, monitoring and evaluation of syndemic diseases programmes
  11. Taking a leadership role in advocacy and public relations for the prevention and control of syndemic diseases.

Vision

To be a global leader in the provision of people-centred solutions to end epidemics.

Mission

To lead a people-centred and evidence-driven response to end new HIV infections, AIDS and related epidemics in Kenya.

Management

The entity’s day-to-day management is under the following key organs:

NSDCC Board of Directors

NSDCC Secretariat

NATIONAL VALUES & PRINCIPLES OF GOVERNANCE

National Values: National Values are beliefs of a Nation, guiding the actions and behaviours’ of its citizen.

Principles of Governance: Principles of Governance are normative standards that oblige the state to perform its functions in a manner that promotes general well-being its people.

The Constitution of Kenya, 2010

The Constitution of Kenya under Article 10(1), provides the National Values and Principles of Governance binding all state organs, state officers, public officers and all persons whenever any of them:

  1. Applies or interprets the Constitution;
  2. Enacts, applies or interprets any law; or
  3. Makes or implements public policy decisions

The Constitution of Kenya under Article 10(2), highlights the following National Values and Principles of Governance as follows:

  1. Patriotism, National Unity, Sharing and Devolution of power, The rule of law, Democracy, Participation of the people;
  2. Human dignity, Equity, Social justice, Inclusiveness, Equality, Human rights, Non-discrimination, Protection of the marginalized;
  3. Good governance, Integrity, Transparency, Accountability; and
  4. Sustainable development

The Board

NSDCC Secretariat

Client Service Charter