The bizarre of an LGBTQ community in the midst of hilarity that is at cross roads, the ambiance of which is leading to massive death tolls.
It is was extremely both shocking and disheartening when life threatening revelations were brought to our attention by our informed sources, that unsuspecting young gay men below the ages of 20 are increasingly becoming pray or vulnerable to the deadly HIV disease, inflicted upon them by unconcerned adults who already know their positive status.
Many organizations have done their part in educating Men who have Sex with other Men (MSM) and sex workers on safer sex practices, but this information seems not to have come through to the younger generation, who are vibrantly and increasingly discovering their sexual orientation, as gays. Some are not on social networks, or are in a position to access health services or other information.
Their driving force is in the easy acquisition of Money that is dangled in front of their sight. The more money you give to them, the more likable you become and less suspected. And true to the saying, ‘All that glitters is not gold’; these young men find themselves trapped in the reality of getting hooked up with wrong company, the dangers of which cannot be weighed against.
While they are drawn and mirrored into the stupor of merriment and amiable fun, their health increasingly becomes at cross roads, with high chances of being infected. Use of protection never becomes a priority in their lifestyles because of lack of proper information.
Reliable sources from Mombasa and parts of Nairobi Counties, informed us that it is becoming fashionable for some older HIV infected gay men and or MSM with no regard and respect of others lives and quality health rights, are deliberately luring and infecting young unsuspecting gay men who are still in schools or colleges.
Traumatized
One saddening story is that of a young gay man who is under the age of 18, came to seek refuge in Nairobi after being denounced and rejected by his parents and relatives, hoping to get security and other helpful services. In his plight older gay men took advantage of him and he contracted HIV/ Aids. He is now traumatized and ostracized. He has even contemplated on committing suicide on various occasions.
Other incidences include, some older sex workers taking advantage of younger cute boys and selling them off to brothels for money and also with an offer of a better lifestyle. This young boys drop out of school and eventually lose focus in life. They end up becoming full time sex workers. We believe that as much as sex work is work no one should dare lure another, especially underage gay men into sex work for selfish gains.
We want to inform the culprits that it is punishable by law to deliberately infect another or others with HIV. It is also punishable by law to engage or lure a minor into any kind of sexual acts. Sex can only occur between to consenting adults.
We therefore ask anyone with any information that will help us track and crack the whip on these culprits, to contact us on [email protected] or any other resident LGBTI organization.
It is was extremely both shocking and disheartening when life threatening revelations were brought to our attention by our informed sources, that unsuspecting young gay men below the ages of 20 are increasingly becoming pray or vulnerable to the deadly HIV disease, inflicted upon them by unconcerned adults who already know their positive status.
Many organizations have done their part in educating Men who have Sex with other Men (MSM) and sex workers on safer sex practices, but this information seems not to have come through to the younger generation, who are vibrantly and increasingly discovering their sexual orientation, as gays. Some are not on social networks, or are in a position to access health services or other information.
Their driving force is in the easy acquisition of Money that is dangled in front of their sight. The more money you give to them, the more likable you become and less suspected. And true to the saying, ‘All that glitters is not gold’; these young men find themselves trapped in the reality of getting hooked up with wrong company, the dangers of which cannot be weighed against.
While they are drawn and mirrored into the stupor of merriment and amiable fun, their health increasingly becomes at cross roads, with high chances of being infected. Use of protection never becomes a priority in their lifestyles because of lack of proper information.
Reliable sources from Mombasa and parts of Nairobi Counties, informed us that it is becoming fashionable for some older HIV infected gay men and or MSM with no regard and respect of others lives and quality health rights, are deliberately luring and infecting young unsuspecting gay men who are still in schools or colleges.
Traumatized
One saddening story is that of a young gay man who is under the age of 18, came to seek refuge in Nairobi after being denounced and rejected by his parents and relatives, hoping to get security and other helpful services. In his plight older gay men took advantage of him and he contracted HIV/ Aids. He is now traumatized and ostracized. He has even contemplated on committing suicide on various occasions.
Other incidences include, some older sex workers taking advantage of younger cute boys and selling them off to brothels for money and also with an offer of a better lifestyle. This young boys drop out of school and eventually lose focus in life. They end up becoming full time sex workers. We believe that as much as sex work is work no one should dare lure another, especially underage gay men into sex work for selfish gains.
We want to inform the culprits that it is punishable by law to deliberately infect another or others with HIV. It is also punishable by law to engage or lure a minor into any kind of sexual acts. Sex can only occur between to consenting adults.
We therefore ask anyone with any information that will help us track and crack the whip on these culprits, to contact us on [email protected] or any other resident LGBTI organization.
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