I got married 10 years ago.I have two children. Unfotrunately, my husband died last year through HIV complications. People in my village didnโt know he was suffering from HIV because during his funeral it was stated he died of cancer.
On Wednesday last week,I said I must visit his home to greet his mother and relatives. I arrived safely and I was warmly received. The first day was okay, we ate,made merry and slept. Problems started the following day; his elder brother told me he is entitled to my body since inheritance is acceptable in Nyanza.He forcefully entered my room and told me if I donโt sleep with him, I will see hell. I initially sympathized with his wife because I didnโt want to infect the family, but this man forced himself on me and raped me.He didnโt use protection.
The following morning I didnโt tell anyone, I pretended that nothing had happened. That night again, his younger brother came to my house, pretended that he was giving me company but ended up sleeping there. I told him I am sick but he continued to do it.He is called Otieno and only married this year, his wife is pregnant.
This morning as I left home,I wrote them this message:
โThank you for welcoming me,I believe you know where HIV drugs are soldโฆthe journey has started. Good byeโ.I switched off the phone.
I am in guardian Angel bus heading Nairobi.
