Competition for fish in some kenyan fishing communities is so stiff that female sellers are developing sexual relationships with fishermen and middlemen in exchange of fish.

The practise known as 'jaboya' is exposing a new generation to HIV since desperate traders have resorted to availing their younger female relatives to the fishermen and middlemen.

In Matoso beach, in Nyatike along Lake Victoria, men spend their day and night toiling, the main economic activity, fishing. Women are always waiting by the shore to buy fish from fishermen who spend considerable time away.

Esther Okoth, a business woman, tells us about jaboya, and why it is so important if one has to make it.

"Young girls find themselves in compromising situations if one has no jaboya. Jaboyas even go to an extent of sleeping with ladies in advance so that they can secure fish for them," Okoth said. A vice they are saying contributes to the spread of HIV/AIDS in the region.

On the other hand, boys engage into night lake fishing with an intention of raising  school fees a practice which clearly defines the poverty level in the area.

Tens of students are dropping out of school, a situation they say needs quick intervention.

This has prompted non-governmental organaizations such as World Vision to come up with a strategy to curb the practice. The organization is using drama in a bid to sensitize the community on the dangers of the HIV/AIDS.