Benard Orwongo, a Nairobi-based parent to an adolescent girl who recently completed Form Four, has made it a routine to talk to her about HIV, how it is transmitted and the risks associated with unprotected sex. He fears that at her age, she can easily be lured into early sexual activity, exposing her to HIV infections and unwanted pregnancies. His concerns follow new data by the National Syndemic Disease Control Council (NSDCC), which shows that four in every 10 new HIV infections are reported among adolescents and young people aged between 15 and 24. The trend is particularly worrying this…