On Tuesday, a heartbreaking video of a Nairobi sex worker revealing the terrible experience she went through with a former minister left many Kenyans deeply saddened.
In her statement, Moreen (a nickname she uses for privacy) said that it was during the night on Tuesday, just like any other day, when she was at work attending to her clients. It was then that she received a client who turned out to be a former minister.
However, Moreen added that when she went inside the lodging with the ex-minister, the situation quickly turned violent. She revealed that he insulted her, slapped her, and even called her a fool before forcing her into the act.
According to Moreen, the struggles she faces at home are what drove her into sex work. She explained that she has a small child who depends entirely on her, and her boyfriend abandoned her when the child was just six months old. These hardships left her with no choice but to find ways to survive.
She further revealed the shocking aftermath of the encounter. After the illicit session with the former minister, he only paid her 3,000 shillings. When she later visited the hospital, she was devastated to learn that she had contracted HIV and AIDS.
“I never thought this would happen to me. I trusted him, and now my life has changed forever,” she said, visibly emotional.
In a heartfelt plea, Moreen appealed to Kenyan men who might be willing to help her leave sex work. She expressed her desire to live a better life and raise her child without the dangers of her current work.
“I am not happy with what I do. If someone can marry me and help me, I promise I will be a good woman and take care of my child,” she added.
The story has sparked nationwide discussions about the protection of vulnerable women, the dangers they face, and the urgent need for support systems to help women like Moreen escape such situations.
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