National Empowerment Network of people living with HIV in Kenya

NEPHAK is a national network that unites PLHIV and those affected by AIDS and TB through networks, non-governmental organizations, and community based organizations (CBOs), such as post-test clubs, support groups, TB patients/survivors support groups, self-help groups, women groups, youth groups and men's associations. The network was founded in 2000 and registered in 2003. Its overarching goal is to improve the quality of life of PLHIV and those affected by TB and AIDS. It aims to enhance the knowledge and skills of PLHIV in Kenya to participate meaningfully in HIV, AIDS and TB policy and programming initiatives. The network has registered 1,420 members’ organizations spread across the 47 Counties of Kenya. The network has its headquarters in Nairobi with 4 regional coordination Offices: Nakuru, Machakos, Kakamega, Kisumu and Mombasa and representative member organizations in all the 47 counties of Kenya.