Wamuzi News Ke
In a dramatic and urgent public health intervention, Homa Bay County has confirmed the distribution of 50,000 condoms during the highly anticipated Devolution Conference kicking off today. The bold initiative is being positioned as a proactive strategy to curb HIV transmission and safeguard delegates and residents amid the influx of visitors and heightened social interactions.
According to organizers, condom distribution will be carefully staged over the conference period—with approximately 10,000 units made available each day to maximize reach and visibility. The move comes in response to concerns over potential spikes in risky behavior tied to large gatherings and reflects a swift pivot toward prevention-focused health diplomacy.
The condoms are being deployed across strategic points within the conference grounds and high-traffic venues, aiming to reduce the risk of new infections in one of Kenya’s most HIV-impacted regions. The urgency is palpable: as the conference unfolds, health officials are racing against the clock to ensure the message resonates, and protection is accessible.
This marks one of the most prominent public health campaigns linked to a political event in recent memory, underscoring the county’s commitment to confronting its high HIV prevalence head-on—even in the midst of political pageantry.
Stay tuned as the conference progresses and this health intervention sets a potentially groundbreaking precedent in fusing devolution with disease prevention.
