To make a living, many female fish traders around Lake Victoria region in Kenya trade sex for the right to purchase fishermen’s catch. This practice has contributed to high HIV infections, largely affecting women. Even with efforts put in place by the government and other stakeholders to curb the HIV infections around the region, the problem has remained of concern. This leaves one to wonder, why is the HIV infection rate still disproportionately high in the region despite the various prevention, treatment and care interventions?
