Rising and rampant cases of prostitution in Kisii town have been associated to increased number of entertainment clubs, big hotels and also poverty.
Kisii county director of medical services Dr Geoffrey Otomu says that there have been areas in Kisii town where prostitutes parade themselves for the trade.
“These ladies have demarcated their areas of operation and that is honoured by their group,” said Dr Otomu.
Mary Mogaka, Young Women Christian Association [YWCA] manager Kisii branch, has also supported Otomu’s notion that the number is increasing due to cash circulation and poverty. She cited the young girls engaging in the practice at Kawanji area in Kisii town go for as low as Sh 50 shillings.
“Existence of many learning institutions has also contributed to the increase of prostitutes but this class is elite and only operates in clubs and entertainment hubs with big guys,”Mogaka said.
She added that foreign prostitutes flock Kisii town towards the end of the month from areas like Kisumu, Migori, Oyugis, Bomet, Sotik and at that point they are seen as intruders for the local ones might identify the newcomer and either punish her or snatch clients from them.
Mogaka added that it will be hard to reduce the number of HIV infections if sensitisation will not be done and people empowered to be self-reliant.