“I am HiV Positive.” Openly-gay author declares on World AIDS day

The letter was titled “I am a homosexual, mum.” And it marked the beginning of a new phase of freedom from the closet for the writer who was well respected in the literary circles. The declaration came with its own share of accolades as declared him one of the “Most Influential People in the World.” in its annual list of
2 years after he came out of the closet, Binyavanga sent out this message that insinuated that he was HIV positive as the world celebrated World AIDS Day on 1st  December.
 
A few people had their reservations in regards to the tweet and thought that the author’s account had been hacked but confirmed his status. Speaking to Binyavanga’s friend, the newspaper found out that he had not been hacked but sent out the tweet himself.
the friend disclosed.
This declaration has been met with mixed feelings from the public, most of them positive with many applauding him for his decision. Here are some of the reactions:
LINDA ADONGO ‏@lindaadongo:
 Paul Machira Kiruma ‏@PKiruma:
Nelly Bosire ‏@Starlight_Bo:
Mama Yao ‏@LittlerachiK : @BinyavangaW way to go. Please scream it from the house tops. HIV is not a death sentence. Unless of course you let it
KamauGatwechi ‏@KamauGatwechi:
Kenneth ‏@kenotyc: @BinyavangaW
Wils Njuguna ‏@Wilsnjuguna: @BinyavangaW