Prostitution: Here is the devil's advocate

Nakuru Town East MP David Gikaria recently came under scathing attack for daring to speak the unspeakable: Calling for legalisation of prostitution. In a country where 82 per cent of the population is Christian and 11 per cent Muslims, Mr Gikaria’s suggestion was nothing short of an abomination.

Apparently, the MP was pushed to say the unsayable by the grisly killings of almost 10 of his constituents - commercial sex workers - by their unknown clients in Nakuru town. After the backlash, Gikaria conveniently went mum on the subject, perhaps afraid of the ramifications his “outburst” might have on his re-election bid next year.But as I have nothing to lose besides my furrowed face, I will take the risk and take the debate one step from where Gikaria left off. I also see no harm in legalising the so-called the “oldest profession in the world”.