Makueni Governor Mutula Kilonzo Junior has apologized after backlash on his remarks about HIV/AIDS cases in Homa Bay County.
In a press statement Friday, the Governor clarified that he had no intention of victimizing the people of Homabay, but he was cautioning youths travelling there for the Kenya Youth Intercounty Sports Association Games.
“I would like to clarify my remarks this morning when flagging off the Makueni sports team to the Kenya Youth Inter County Sports Association games in Homa Bay County. I had no intention of victimizing or besmirching the people of Homa Bay. I was cautioning the youth. I realise that my words on HIV/Aids in Homa Bay may have led to a misunderstanding.” The Governor, in the statement said.
“My apologies to my colleague, Hon. Gladys Wanga, and the people of Homa Bay for the misunderstanding.”He went on.
On Friday, Mutula flagged the team going to Homa Bay for the Kenya Youth Intercounty Sports Association Games where he cautioned them on the HIV Prevalance on the County asking them to be cautious.
His remarks however did not go well with some of the leaders and locals resulting in a backlash.
“I must say this because I will be irresponsible if I don’t, they have no problem in Homa Bay with HIV. A doctor who came to see me last week told me, people there walk on the road and tell each other to go and pick their drugs (ARVs), “Mutula said.
“There is no stigma there of HIV, it’s a part of life, please take caution. Homa Bay also has waterborne disease,s including Malaria and others.” He added.
