Kenya's President Uhuru Kenyatta (L) and UNAIDS Executive Director Michel Sidibé (2-L) listen to Director of National AIDS Control Council Nduku Kilonzo as she talks them through the launch of the Kenya HIV Situation Room in Nairobi, Kenya, 17 September 2015. Credit: UNAIDS

UNAIDS Executive Director Michel Sidibé embraces 12-year-old Elijah, who lives with HIV, during the launch of the Kenya HIV Situation Room. Nairobi, Kenya, 17 September 2015. Credit: UNAIDS

“High velocity data is critical for insights into a more effective and efficient response to HIV. President Kenyatta’s leadership will help Africa accelerate progress towards ending the AIDS epidemic as part of the sustainable development goals,” said Mr Sidibé. “It can serve in a similar manner to track progress against other diseases, such as tuberculosis and malaria.”

Kenya's President Uhuru Kenyatta (L) and UNAIDS Deputy Executive Director Luiz Loures. Nairobi, Kenya, 17 September 2015. Credit: UNAIDS

UNAIDS Executive Director, Michel Sidibé (C) with US ambassador to Kenya, Robert Godec (R), Kenya's Health Cabinet Secretary James Macharia (L) prior to the start of the launch of the Kenya HIV Situation Room. Nairobi, Kenya, 17 September 2015. Credit: UNAIDS

UNAIDS Executive Director, Michel Sidibé is projected on a screen as he gives his speech to delegates attending the launch of the Kenya HIV Situation Room. Nairobi, Kenya, 17 September 2015. Credit: UNAIDS

Kenya's President Uhuru Kenyatta addresses delegates attending the launch of the Kenya HIV Situation Room. Nairobi, Kenya, 17 September 2015. Credit: UNAIDS

UNAIDS Executive Director Michel Sidibé is being interviewed by NTV. Nairobi, Kenya, 17 September 2015. Credit: UNAIDS