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Topic: Sex

Democrats push key US Senate candidate to quit over sex assault claim

By AFP   2026-07-07 10:00:49

Top Democrats called on US Senate candidate Graham Platner to quit the race after a sexual assault allegation threatened to derail the party's best chances of flipping a Republican-held seat.

TBT: Day Koinange Street sex workers took over festival meant to evict them

By Molly Chebet   2026-07-02 09:48:14

A 2007 carnival meant to transform Koinange Street's image ended with sex workers reclaiming the spotlight in one of Nairobi's most unforgettable nightlife moments.

Uproar as woman sexually assaulted, murdered in Kisumu

By Rodgers Otiso   2026-06-27 17:34:03

Police in Kisumu have launched investigations into the murder of a woman whose body was found dumped in Manyatta.

Inside Kenya's billion-shilling pleasure economy: From sex toys to digital content

By Manuel Ntoyai   2026-06-26 15:48:39

A police raid in Thika has reignited debate over Kenya's fast-growing pleasure economy, from sex toys to digital adult content, as changing attitudes, technology and entrepreneurship reshape intimacy.

Street children turn to risky sexual behaviour and drugs for survival

By Antony Gitonga   2026-06-19 19:51:16

The 2025 census reveals early sexual activity, drug abuse and harsh living conditions among street children.

Businesswoman denies sexually assaulting friend with beer bottle after 'spiked' drinks

By Lilian Chepkoech   2026-06-19 12:17:07

A businesswoman has been charged with sexually assaulting her friend after allegedly spiking her drink during a matatu strike incident. She denies the charges and was released on bail.