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Legalization of Sex Work in Kenya: Public Health Promotion and Economic Opportunities

Karen McManemin

Gender inequality in Kenya is rampant and contributes to underdevelopment and high rates of HIV transmission. Almost 7% of the total population of 39 million is HIV-positive (CIA, 2009). Women account for the majority of new HIV-infections in Kenya. Women age 15-49 years have an HIV prevalence of 8.7% compared to only 4.5% among their [...]