A recent report by the International Centre for Reproductive Health (ICRH) Kenya and the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) has highlighted a significant increase in the number of female sex workers (FSWs) in Kenya.
The report reveals a 23% rise in the last decade, with the estimated number of FSWs growing from 133,000 in 2012 to over 167,000 today across more than 32 counties.
The increase is attributed to various factors, including poor quality of health services, ill-treatment, abuse, neglect, discrimination, and abandonment.
The report was released as the world marked the International Day of Sex Workers on Sunday, June 2, shedding light on the challenging conditions faced by FSWs in Kenya.
The findings call for urgent attention to improve the living and working conditions of FSWs, highlighting the need for better healthcare services, protection from abuse, and efforts to eliminate discrimination and stigma.
