Nandi County Deputy Secretary Dr Lydia Kosgey has expressed concern over the increasing number of same-sex relationships in the county. According to available statistics, the cases have become rampant in the community, offices, churches, and other areas. Kosgey made these remarks at the Eliud Kipchoge Stadium in Kapsabet town. The issue has sparked a conversation about the need for concerted action to address the rising cases.
The Nandi County government is conducting research to establish the reasons behind the increasing cases of same-sex relationships. Preliminary findings point to drug and substance abuse and curiosity, where people want to explore the unknown. The research aims to understand why people are deviating from the norm. This initiative is crucial in developing strategies to tackle the issue.
Dr Kosgey urged parents to be vigilant and watch over their children during the long school holidays to prevent them from falling prey to people who may lure them into same-sex relationships. She emphasized the importance of loving and embracing children to prevent them from engaging in such relationships. This appeal comes as the county government seeks to address the issue.
Abigael Jepkoech, the coordinator of gender-based violence issues in Nandi County, announced that the county government has established a Gender-Based Violence (GBV) clinic at Kapsabet County Referral Hospital. The clinic offers free counselling and psychosocial support services to victims of same-sex relationships and other forms of GBV. Professional counsellors are available to provide support.
The GBV clinic also provides free services to teen mothers, given the rising cases of teenage pregnancies resulting from illicit relationships. Jepkoech highlighted the importance of the clinic in addressing the psychological and emotional needs of victims. The clinic is a significant step towards addressing GBV in the county.
The Nandi County government is working to address the rising cases of same-sex relationships and GBV. The establishment of the GBV clinic and the research on same-sex relationships demonstrate the government's commitment to tackling these issues. The government is collaborating with various stakeholders to develop effective strategies.
The issue of same-sex relationships in Nandi County has sparked a conversation about the need for tolerance, understanding, and support for victims. The county government's initiatives aim to address the root causes of the issue and provide support to those affected. The conversation is ongoing, with various stakeholders contributing to the discussion.
Key points
- The Nandi County government is conducting research to establish the reasons behind the increasing cases of same-sex relationships.
- A GBV clinic has been established at Kapsabet County Referral Hospital to provide free counselling and psychosocial support services.
- Parents are urged to be vigilant and watch over their children during the long school holidays to prevent them from falling prey to people who may lure them into same-sex relationships.
