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U.S. Aid Cuts Fuel Crisis in Kendu Bay, Kenya

9/4/2025

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Story summary

U.S. aid cuts in Kendu Bay, Kenya, have increased transactional sex as women exchange sex for food amid financial struggles.
Over one million Kenyans lack essential HIV care due to the closure of community clinics, undermining previous advancements.
LGBTQ+ individuals encounter greater dangers as safe spaces and support services diminish, pushing many into hiding.
Community groups are working to address funding gaps, but their efforts are fragmented and pose risks.

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Story summary

U.S. aid cuts in Kendu Bay, Kenya, have increased transactional sex as women exchange sex for food amid financial struggles.
Over one million Kenyans lack essential HIV care due to the closure of community clinics, undermining previous advancements.
LGBTQ+ individuals encounter greater dangers as safe spaces and support services diminish, pushing many into hiding.
Community groups are working to address funding gaps, but their efforts are fragmented and pose risks.