From humble merry-go-round groups, commercial sex workers in Nairobi now run several restaurants, boutiques and matatu business As Kenya turns 50, commercial sex work is fast gaining ground. This has led to a high number of secret red-light districts across the country.
The country is now graduating into a "reputable" sex destination in Africa, competing against bigger markets like Brazil and Thailand, according to sex workers interviewed. If regulated, this could be the difference in Kenya's budget deficit with the potential of Sh100 billion in revenue, they say.
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