Meru Senator Mithika Linturi Pledges Free Condoms to Sex Workers if Elected Governor
Meru Senator Mithika Linturi has pledged to support commercial sex workers should he be elected as the county’s next governor.
Linturi, who is eyeing the Meru gubernatorial seat on a UDA party ticket, says his administration will provide an enabling environment for their trade.
Speaking during a meeting with a group of over 200 sex workers at a Meru hotel on Wednesday, Linturi said commercial sex work is a key indicator of a thriving economy.
Linturi, who was flanked by his running mate Linda Kiome, said his administration would come up with legislation and policy measures to address the social and health challenges facing sex workers.
His government, he said, will provide free drugs, vaccines and condoms to sex workers for their safety.
“We will have an adequate supply of drugs, condoms and vaccines in our hospitals. Never again will our hospitals run out of drugs and condoms. We will also ensure you access vaccines needed to protect yourselves against STIs and cervical cancer,” Linturi said.
“HIV/Aids is real and there is a need to protect yourselves. I have noted that the HIV prevalence in Meru is at 2.5 compared to the national prevalence of 4.9 per cent. This means our people are protecting themselves. You should not let off the guard. Let us work towards lowering the prevalence.”
Linturi urged the sex workers to speak out against abuse by their clients and not shy away from speaking about their trade.
“I am well-travelled and know that the best way to know the economy is vibrant [is to look at] commercial sex work as a key indicator. If there is no money, no one will come to seek your services,” he remarked.
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It seems there is a huge…
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It seems there is a huge number of sex workers in Meru,he can get elected if he gets their votes. Did they legalize it in Meru?
I guess linturi is a regular…
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I guess linturi is a regular customer
lol.....well said, he has …
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In reply to I guess linturi is a regular… by Bmore (not verified)
lol.....well said, he has many pending cases in court. He hopes that bid will water down the cases....lol
Wow Wow "commercial sex work…
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Wow Wow "commercial sex work is an Indicator of how vibrant the economy of acountry is? Are you serious!
First of all my understanding is that prostitution is ilegal in Kenya despite its prevalence. So if this candidate is elected as governor, he wants to encourage breaking of the law...
Its actually very shameful for a woman to let a man climb on top of her,use her pretty much as a depository and call that work...
We as a society should be discouraging this behavior. Men who patronize prostitutes are also breaking the law.Is this what we want lawlessness...?
Some proposals politician…
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Some proposals politician come up with to get political mileage are laughable. Free condoms from a man with a history of sex crimes? What Kenyans need are free and efficient healthcare systems, jobs, security, affordable housing, good schools' infrastructures, especially in rural areas, and access to clean water. Mambo ya ngono are not political concerns.
Linturi anapenda ngono sana…
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Linturi anapenda ngono sana na akinyimwa ana historia ya kuichukua na kifua. Bure kabisa.
Mla Ndizi. You sound like…
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In reply to Linturi anapenda ngono sana… by Mlandizi (not verified)
Mla Ndizi. You sound like you Come from Murag'a (na hii Lugha yako).
Linturi, being a sex…
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Linturi, being a sex prostitute is crying for help. Our beautiful sisters need opportunities not more sex. Create jobs not condoms. And stop calling them sex workers to make it sound like a descent carrier choice. They're prostitutes, they hate it and they need our help. They are not working, they're
being abused. Linturi, would you advice your daughter to take this line of work? Then stop calling them workers. Ameru people deserve a straight policy oriented governor and not one always marred in sex scandals.
From recent media reports,…
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From recent media reports, it sounds as if he is talking from experience. He now wants to make it easier for him and his likes to go 'hunting' safely for pengenye.
Linturi is a pervert and a…
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Linturi is a pervert and a serial rapist. He has several ongoing cases in the Court pertaining to raping women. He is even suspected of killing his housemaid after raping her. One of the ongoing case involves raping someone's wife. Linturi belongs to prison!!!!
Apparently UDAku politicians…
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In reply to Linturi is a pervert and a… by Yusuf (not verified)
Apparently UDAku politicians are the most corrupt thieves and rapists. This is the right hand man to WSR. He even have the audacity to call those he rapes madowadowa.
Ex wife said he couldn't…
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Ex wife said he couldn't stand on 3 legs. Now Linturi is a hurting man. He needs some TLC more than votes.
I usually read articles and…
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I usually read articles and stories in this newspaper but never do i comment but this one is rather shocking. As a woman, I am totally embarrassed to hear this man glorifying and praising prostitution as noble occupation. I wonder how he would feel if his daughter told him she earns her money as an Erection and Demolition Expert on Kimathi Street.
You meant to Say: Election…
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In reply to I usually read articles and… by Jacklyne (not verified)
You meant to Say: Election and Devolution Expert. Right✅?🙄
😂😂🤣🤣
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In reply to I usually read articles and… by Jacklyne (not verified)
😂😂🤣🤣
Linturi can’t fail the sex…
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Linturi can’t fail the sex workers because he is a sex worker himself. He needs to carry several condomes every time ananyemelea women get hen they are sleeping without clothes on.
He Linturi has to make sure…
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He Linturi has to make sure the rubber is available to those he regularly visits. How come this Meru politicians have the affinity to go around raping women?
The Kenya’s political class…
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The Kenya’s political class is made up of crooks of all sorts. They range from rapists, murderers, thieves and what have you lot. These are folks making laws affecting the common Mwananchi. Unfortunately they all have made sure they are protected in their crime spree to the same citizens they pretend to serve.
If prostute serves 15 per…
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If prostute serves 15 per day has moree than enough to buy truckloads of condoms
Wafula Chebukati has no…
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Wafula Chebukati has no problem allowing mentally sick people like Linturi run for public elective office!
If Kenya has to survive as a nation, this man (Wafula) should be fired immediately before the August general elections.
@ Ndugu Imara Daima,…
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In reply to Wafula Chebukati has no… by Imara Daima (not verified)
@ Ndugu Imara Daima, unfortunately this man Chebukati is a coward,so he lives to fight again.He follows the whims of the powers that be.His position needs a fearless man,or woman. Aperson who is brave, resolute,fearless,and ready to risk his or her life for justice.Not a coward hiding in nebulous laws.
When hyenas are allowed to…
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When hyenas are allowed to lead the nation, …
@ Ndugu Maxiley:
We, the patriotic people of Kenya should not allow one man (Wafula) destroy the entire nation because of his unstable character as an active and closet member of the PLEHOC (Person Lacking empathy, Humanity, Or Conscience) Club?
The other day the former impeached governor of Nairobi was given clearance to run for the governor of Mombasa. In Homa Bay, the first corrupt governor of Nairobi Ndugu Kidero declared his desire and interest to run for the governor of Homa Bay.
How long can we the people allow incompetence, decadence, and corruption be the new guiding light of our slowly dying nation?
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