Two of the victims fled and filed complaints with the police, but the police responded with homophobic comments and the victims were afraid to pursue the complaints further. The Anti-Homosexuality Act also has direct consequences on the livelihoods of LGBTI people.
Wakati mkoani Mara mauaji yanafanyika kwa imani za kutaka utajiri, Mikoa ya Shinyanga na Mwanza wanawake wazee wanaishi kwa hofu ya kuuawa wakati wowote kama mtu akimtuhumu kwa uchawi, mauaji ya vikongwe yamekuwa yakiongezeka mwaka hadi mwaka.