Ten Years That Show HIV is Not a Death Sentence.

Byline: Lillian Onyango

As one prepares to have the much dreaded HIV test, many seek comfort in the counsellor's common phrase: "HIV is not a death sentence". Paul Gwada took those words seriously.

"Although I was saddened to find out I had the virus, I decided to look at the flip-side. I quit school for lack of fees after my parents died yet I've learnt a lot and today I work for organisations which seemed beyond my dreams ," says a beaming Paul, an infectious smile on his face.

He had hopes of playing for the national football team, Harambee Stars, but had to settle for business -- selling used items, staging video shows and painting in his Kaloleni …