“As long as the Anti-Homosexuality Act remains in force, the Ministry of Health cannot make credible assurances that health care will be provided to LGBTI people without discrimination,” said Michelle Kagari, Eastern Africa deputy regional director at Amnesty International. “For many LGBTI people, the risks of seeking service will outweigh the benefits: one ‘bad apple’ within the health care system could send a gay or bisexual client to prison for life.” The victims and lawyers interviewed said that most of those arrested since the bill passed have been released without charge.
“Mheshimiwa, tukifuatana na wafanyakazi wake wengine, Ahmed, Fahim, yeye na K.V Choudry, tulishuka chini na kuingizwa katika gari ya Ahmed. Gari ikawashwa na mara akamuagiza dereva Ahmed lile gari tulilopanda lipelekwe godown (ghala) ili abadilishe gari kwenda Polisi. Cha kushangaza nikaamrishwa nishuke pale godown na kuingizwa ndani, pamoja na wale tuliofatana nao. Nilishangaa kuwakuta wengine wawili (yeye Ally Awadh anadai ni mabaunsa wake) wanaitwa Waitey na mwingine ni Abeid.