This archive report was first published on 7 August 2019.
Dr. Sobbie Mulindi, a renowned HIV/AIDS researcher and scholar, has left a lasting legacy in Kenya after succumbing to cancer on an unspecified date. His tireless efforts to combat the HIV/AIDS scourge earned him recognition and respect from his peers and the public.
As a pioneer journalist and scholar, Dr. Mulindi openly campaigned against HIV/AIDS, helping to reduce its stigma in Kenya. His contributions to the field of HIV/AIDS research were instrumental in shaping the country's response to the epidemic.
Dr. Mulindi played a key role in drafting Sessional Paper No. 4 on HIV/AIDS in 1997, which provided a framework for the Kenyan government to tackle the virus. His work as director of the National Aids Control Council (NACC) between 2008-2014 helped reduce the HIV prevalence rate from 30 percent in the early 2000s.
As a senior lecturer at the University of Nairobi, Dr. Mulindi introduced the psychiatric department and contributed to the education of future healthcare professionals. His work with Nairobi Hospice, a charitable organization established in 1988, provided critical support to patients facing life-limiting illnesses.
Kenyan leaders, including ANC leader Musalia Mudavadi and Siaya Senator James Orengo, have mourned Dr. Mulindi's passing, acknowledging his perspicacious leadership and contributions to society.
“Dr. Mulindi put life into the days of the hospice fraternity and not just days into their lives. He shall notably be remembered for his tireless fight against the HIV-Aids scourge in his role as director, National Aids Control Council (NACC), among many other key roles he played,” ANC leader Musalia Mudavadi eulogized Dr. Mulindi.
Dr. Mulindi's impact on the fight against HIV/AIDS in Kenya will not be forgotten. His legacy serves as a reminder of the importance of continued efforts to combat the epidemic.
