Alarm raised on gay, lesbian prostitutes in Nyeri

A map of Nyeri town. Nyeri County Commissioner Michael ole Tilal has raised the alarm on the rising numbers of gay and lesbian prostitutes. FILE PHOTO | NATION MEDIA GROUP

What you need to know:

  • Police boss Charles Rotich said a crackdown had led to the arrest of 12 suspects in Majengo slums.
  • Mr Tilal said the behaviour was against their values and they would work around the clock to restore them.

Nyeri County Commissioner Michael ole Tilal has raised the alarm on the rising numbers of gay and lesbian prostitutes.

Mr Tilal, speaking to the Nation said the trend had been on the rise in recent weeks in areas around Majengo slums and along Kimathi Street in Nyeri town centre.

According to the commissioner, gay and lesbian sex workers have been targeting popular joints and taxi operators in the town.

Mr Tilal said the behaviour was against their values and they would work around the clock to restore them.

Police boss Charles Rotich said a crackdown had led to the arrest of 12 suspects in Majengo slums.