Machakos Man Recalls Gay Man Disclosing He's HIV+, Wanted To Marry Him: "I Was Confused"

• Kelvin Barasa said both men and women hit on him, asking for long-term companionship
• Barasa recalled a man who reached out, disclosing he was not only gay but HIV+ and was interested in him
• The man from Machakos county was puzzled as he was only interested in women, and so he kindly declined the advances

Machakos - A young man with HIV has narrated his love life, saying both men and women are shooting their shots at him

Kelvin Barasa said he was not new to people making advances on him, both males and females showing interest.

He said he received several messages on social media from people asking for companionship with him.

LGBTQ community hitting on HIV+ man

Speaking to TUKO.co.ke, Barasa said sometimes the messages surprised him as he did not know how to handle some situations.

"I have come across people in the LGBTQ community who are infected. Some have even texted me, disclosing clearly that they are HIV+, and they hit on me. I once received a message from a gay man who shared he was HIV+, adding he was in love with me.

I was left confused because I was looking for a lady, not a man, but someone of my gender came hitting on me," he shared.

Understanding LGBTQ community

The man from Athi River, Machakos county said those who made advances on him were serious about having a relationship with him.

"They offer to stay with me like my wife. I know little about that community, so that I wouldn't dwell much on that topic. So I would respond kindly and tell them I'm interested in ladies and not men," he shared.

Struggles living with HIV in Nairobi

In other news, a Nairobi woman living with HIV shared her struggles.

Violet Mukabana candidly shared her challenges, emphasising that taking ARVs daily for the rest of her life was no easy feat.

"I love my life, and I feel blessed, and I don't just publicise my HIV status; I want other people infected with the virus to stop living in shame like they did something wrong.

I want them to be comfortable in their skin. Yet, I urge the youth who are sexually active to please use protective measures. I make it fun, but taking ARVs daily is difficult," she said.