Advertisement
Jimal Roho Safi calls for tough laws over deliberate HIV and STI transmission
15th February, 2026 03:37 PM
Businessman Jimal Roho Safi has called for tough laws over deliberate HIV and STI transmission, saying Kenya needs urgent action to protect its people.
In a post on Sunday, February 15, 2026, he said strong laws are needed to stop locals and visitors who knowingly put others at risk. He added that the country should act now to protect communities.
He said, “It’s time for action,” and stressed that Kenya needs strong laws to protect people from deliberate HIV and STI transmission. He called for “mandatory life sentences for all offenders” and said there should be “zero tolerance for knowingly endangering Kenyan lives.”
He also said there should be equal accountability for citizens and tourists.
Jimal said there should be no cash bail for anyone accused of such acts. He said the law must be firm and apply to all people. He added that communities deserve protection and that lawmakers must act now, focusing his message on safety and the need for strong rules to stop deliberate harm.
Health and safety must come first
He said, “We need to talk about protecting our people,” and called for action beyond Kenya alone. He said it is time African countries require health screenings for incoming visitors.
He pointed to cases like Dimitri Einstein as a reason this matters and said such cases show the need for stronger controls.
He said, “Our sisters are being exploited,” and warned that communities are at risk when safety is not taken seriously.
He added that tourism should not come at the cost of people’s dignity and health. His words linked public safety to the way visitors are managed.
Jimal said, “We’re not a playground. We’re home,” and urged leaders to put people first.
He said the country should not allow harm in the name of tourism. He repeated that the protection of communities must be the main goal of any policy.
He closed by saying it is time to put people first. He said strong laws, health checks for visitors, and equal punishment for locals and tourists are needed. He said the aim is to protect communities and stop anyone who knowingly puts Kenyan lives at risk.
