Ruele Okeyo

Biography

Alvin "Ruele'' Okeyo proudly identifies as a gay man living openly with HIV. His pronouns are He/Him. He serves as the Director of Kenneth and Jacob's House, a haven for homeless and runaway LGBTIQA+ youth. There, they extend safety, protection, shelter, care, and active advocacy to those most vulnerable. In addition to this, his advocacy extends to sexual reproductive health and rights. He is an active participant with Y+ Kenya, a coalition of Youth Led Organizations dedicated to amplifying the HIV response for adolescents. Through his podcast, "Sex-Ed by Ruele-ations", he delves into topics encompassing HIV, sexual health, mental well-being, and human rights, aiming to enlighten and engage his diverse community.

Outside of these platforms, he uses his social media presence to champion various causes and is honoured to be a U=U ambassador for Kenya in Africa under the Prevention Access Campaign.

Alvin Okeyo
Position
Kenneth and Jacob's House, Kenya