Kisumu governor Anyang’ Nyong’o’s daughter, Zawadi Nyong’o, has sparked widespread conversation after publicly confirming that she is part of the LGBTQ community. Zawadi made the announcement on her Instagram page, where she also introduced her wife, Rachel, and their young daughter, Amaya, in a warm family portrait that quickly attracted
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Ruto applauds Trump executive order on Gender recognition
During a Sunday service at the Global Cathedral in Nairobi, President William Ruto expressed his support for a new Executive Order signed by U.S. President Donald Trump, which recognizes only two genders: male and female. Ruto emphasized that this decision aligns with Kenyan cultural values and religious beliefs. "We thank God
Jacktone Odhiambo jailed for 50 Years for murder of LGBTQ activist Chiloba
An Eldoret court has jailed Jacktone Odhiambo for 50 years for the brutal murder of LGBTQ activist Edwin Kiprotich, popularly known as Chiloba. Justice Reuben Nyakundi of the Eldoret High Court characterized the murder as a premeditated act of malice, highlighting its severity and the deliberate cruelty involved. The judge emphasized
Pope Francis says Catholic Church may soon bless Gay unions
Pope Francis has indicated in a ground-breaking announcement that the Catholic church may bless same-sex unions. This statement marks a significant departure from the church's historical stance on homosexuality and is likely to be viewed as a progressive step towards inclusivity and acceptance. During an interview with a Spanish television station,
Supreme Court rules LGBTQ can form association
Homabay town MP Peter Kaluma tables anti homosexuality bill in parliament
Homa Bay Town legislator Peter Kaluma has tabled the "Family Protection Bill" in parliament that seeks to ban homosexuality, same-sex marriages and any hint of LGBTQ activities and lobbying in the country. The new Bill prohibits the promotion of LGBTQ in the country by clamping down on its promoters and
Aggravated homosexuality punishable by death in new Uganda law
Parliament of Uganda has passed into Law a new Ant-Homosexuality legislation that makes it illegal to identify as LGBT in Uganda. The newly passed legislation makes ‘aggravated homosexuality’ punishable by death while gay sex without the aggravated tag carries a mere life sentence. According to the new law, aggravated
President Ruto, Raila Odinga oppose LGBTQ in Kenya
President William Ruto and opposition leader Raila Odinga today separately disagreed with calls to legalise the Lesbian Gay Transgender and Queers (LGBTQ) community in Kenya. The President spoke at the launch of the Women Fund on March 2 at the Kenyatta International Convention Centre (KICC) and declared that same sex unions
Parliament rejects LGBTQ registration in Kenya
The Kenyan members of parliament have rejected the Supreme Court decision to direct the NGO Coordination board to register an organisation for the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer or Questioning (LGBTQ) community in Kenya. As a result the legislators have called for the censure of the Supreme Court for their attempt
Bishop says LGBTQ ruling will encourage paedophiles to demand freedom of association
The CITAM presiding bishop Calisto Odede has questioned the Supreme Court ruling on the registration of the LGBTQ in Kenya. According to the bishop, the ruling will open doors for other illegal practitioners such as paedophiles and incestuous persons and even criminal gangs to demand freedom of association.