Defeat in Kenya didn’t reverse gay Africans’ gains

Two gay rights advocates see encouraging signs for LGBT+ Africans, even though Kenya’s High Court refused to overturn that nation’s anti-gay laws.

From the African Human Rights Media Network

Thomson Reuters Foundation published the following commentary by African LGBT+ advocates Bahiru Shewaye, founder of the Ethiopian LGBT+ advocacy and campaigning organisation House of Guramayle, and Arit…

Kenya refuses to overturn anti-gay laws

Kenya’s High Court today missed an opportunity to move the country forward. Instead, it ruled that the nation’s repressive anti-homosexuality laws are constitutional. (more…)

Kenyan court rejects anti-gay, anti-lesbian appeal

The Kenyan Court of Appeal today rejected a government attempt to block registration of an LGBT advocacy group, the National Gay and Lesbian Human Rights Commission (NGLHRC).

From the African Human Rights Media Network

Logo of the Kenyan LGBT rights advocacy group, the National Gay and Lesbian Hurman Rights Commission.

Kenya’s NGO coordination board had refused to register NGLHRC, stating…

Kenyan court delays decision on anti-gay law

Kenya’s High Court in Nairobi today delayed a much-anticipated ruling on a lawsuit challenging the nation’s anti-gay laws. (more…)

Gay Kenyan couple arrested, but they're spared prosecution under Kenya's anti-gay laws.

Neighbors in Kisii County, western Kenya, arranged for a gay couple to be arrested. But that’s as far as it went. Instead of being hauled into court, the couple will go to a Kisii University counselor.

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Kenya LGBTI advocates fight to keep official recognition

Kenyan LGBTI rights advocates are scheduled to appear in court on Thursday, July 27, to further their quest for official government recognition of their legitimacy.

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How to help build on Kenyan court success

Logo of the National Gay and Lesbian Human Rights Commission of Kenya

A successful Kenyan advocacy group is seeking donations to continue its work promoting recognition of the human rights of LGBTI people in Kenya.

Previously, the National Gay & Lesbian Human Rights Commission (NGLHRC) won a court ruling that ordered the Kenyan government to grant it legal recognition. In April, Kenya’s High…

Kenyan leader speaks against anti-gay violence

Kenyan President Uhuru Kenyatta (Photo courtesy of Africom.com)

Kenyan President Uhuru Kenyatta warned yesterday against “witch-hunts” targeting homosexuals.

In an interview Oct. 18 with CNN, he dismissed proposals to repeal Kenya’s law against same-sex relations, but said that all Kenyans have a right to protection under the law.

In an interview with CNN on Oct. 18, Kenyatta discussed LGBT…