The LGBTQ+ community in Kenya is fighting back against recent anti-gay protests pushing for the curtailment of their rights as they seek recognition and acceptance.
Recently, anti-gay protests have taken place following a court ruling last month by Kenya’s Supreme Court to reaffirm the LGBTQ+ community’s right of association.
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Really brave of them, that’s not an easy thing to do considering the circumstances they’re under. I hope they all stay safe during their protests. Or that there was anything I could do to help them.
Queerness actually is quite African. There was a possibly trans pharaoh for heck’s sake
LGBTQ is not african
But some africans are LGBTQ.
This is the best summary I could come up with:
The LGBTQ+ community in Kenya is fighting back against recent anti-gay protests pushing for the curtailment of their rights as they seek recognition and acceptance.
Mohammed Ali, a Kenyan lawmaker who was one of the organizers of the anti-gay protests, told DW that there should be no room for LGBTQ+ activities and associated rights in Kenya.
A member of the community, who preferred to be called Samuel, told DW that recognizing the rights of gays and fighting against discrimination has become even more critical amid the recent anti-gay protests.
Kariuki Ngunjiri, the youth leader of the ruling UDA party in Kenya, told DW that the government intends to tackle homophobic attacks against LGBTQ+ people.
Since the anti-gay protests emerged, members of Kenya’s LGBTQ+ community have resorted to social media to share their stories, raise awareness and build support networks.
Kenyan lawmaker Peter Kaluma has submitted a similar harsh law in Kenya’s parliament that is currently pending review before a potential debate.
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English isn’t African either yet it’s on their sign.
Likewise rampant Abrahamic homophobia isn’t African either, but they’re following it.
