March 22, 2023
Kenya: Rights Lobby Expresses Concern Over Delays in Prosecuting Pangani Cop Ahmed Rashid Over Brutality
The Independent Medico-Legal Unit, a human rights group has expressed its dissatisfaction over the delay by the courts to prosecute Pangani cop Ahmed Rashid who is facing murder… Read more »
Kenya: Rights Lobby Condemn Excessive Force By Police During Azimio Protests
A Human rights lobby has condemned what they described heavy handedness by police during Monday's anti-government protests led by Opposition stalwart Raila Odinga. Read more »
March 15, 2023
Kenya: Nyali MP Mohamed Ali Seeks Total Ban of Gay Discussions, Publication
Nyali Member of Parliament Mohamed Ali wants a total ban on discussion, publication and dissemination that has to do with Lesbians, Gays, Bisexuals, Transgender and Queer. Read more »
Kenya: The U.S. Will Advance Efforts to Protect Gay Rights - Whitman
The United States Ambassador to Kenya Meg Whitman says the United States will safeguard the rights of the LGBTQI+ community. Read more »
March 07, 2023
Kenya: Kibera Fashion Week Takes the Stage At the Bob Hawke Prime Ministerial Centre Australia
Kibera Fashion Week, an innovative initiative that showcases the beauty of Kibera, aims to challenge exploitative global supply chains and change the discourse around fashion from… Read more »
Kenya: National Carrier Launches Trafficking in Persons Policy
National Carrier, Kenya Airways (KQ)on Monday launched its Trafficking in Persons (TIP) Policy and Public Awareness Campaign in collaboration with the United Nations Office on… Read more »
March 03, 2023
Kenya: Whitman Says Sh16 Billion Grant Not Meant to Sway Kenya's Stance on Gay Rights
The United States has clarified that the Sh16 billion aid granted to Kenya is not linked to the policies on LGBTQ rights in the country. Read more »
Kenya: U.S. Ambassador Meg Whitman Says Her Country Respects Kenya's Position on LGBTQ Rights
United States of America Ambassador Meg Whitman says her country respects Kenya's position on gay rights, a day after President William Ruto stated that it remains outlawed in the… Read more »
Kenya: Russia Lauds Kenya for Shunning 'Western Values' in Gay Rights Debate
The Russian Embassy in Nairobi has backed the stance taken by top Kenyan government officials against homosexuality, and urged the country to remain firm. Read more »
March 02, 2023
Kenya: I Will Not Allow Men to Compete With Women for Other Men, President Ruto Says of Homosexuality
President William Ruto has finally broken his silence on the Supreme Court ruling on LGBTQ rights and the ongoing debate surrounding the subject, saying that Kenya will never… Read more »
Kenya: Odinga Bashes Supreme Court Ruling on Gay Rights, Says MPs to Fight Back
Opposition Leader Raila Odinga has faulted the Supreme Court ruling that paved way for the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer (LGBTQ) community the rights to form a… Read more »
Kenya: Gachagua Says Supreme Court Decision on Gay Rights Demonic, Repugnant
Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has finally broken his silence on the Supreme Court ruling on LGBTQ rights and the ongoing debate surrounding the subject, terming it demonic. Read more »
Kenya: MP Basil Says Legalising Gay Practice Will Lead to Increased HIV Infections
Yatta Member of Parliament Robert Basil has joined other leaders who are against the legalising of LGBTQ in the country, saying the practise is foreign and doesn't correspond with… Read more »
Kenya: LGBTQI+ Activist Le Toya Tells MPs, Clerics to Tone Down Attacks On Court Judgment
Transgender Activist Le Toya Johnson says the backlash that the Supreme Court judgment has received from the clergy and legislators is unwarranted and left members of the Lesbian,… Read more »
March 01, 2023
Kenya: Catholic MPs Vow to Disband NGO Board If It Registers Gay Rights Lobby
Catholic-allied MPs have vowed to mobilize for the disbandment of NGO Board to preempt the imminent registration of a gay rights lobby group. Read more »
February 28, 2023
Kenya: Senate, House Majority Leaders Contest Supreme Court LGBT Verdict
Senate Majority Leader Aaron Cheruiyot (Kericho) and his National Assembly counterpart Kimani Ichung'wah (Kikuyu) have termed Friday's ruling of the Supreme Court of Kenya on gay… Read more »
Kenya: Nairobi Muslim Community Faults Supreme Court Ruling On Gay Rights
The Muslim community in Nairobi has expressed its displeasure with Friday's Supreme Court ruling allowing the LGBTQ+ community in Kenya to register associations. Read more »
February 27, 2023
Kenya: Supreme Court Ruling On LGBTQI+ Lobby 'Will Lead to Unintended Consequences'
National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetangula has poked holes on the Supreme Court judgment that granted the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer (LGBTQ) community the rights… Read more »
February 25, 2023
Kenya: Supreme Court Decision Reaffirms That Human Rights Protection Is for All in Kenya
The 2010 Constitution is constantly quoted as a rich menu of rights and freedoms that are intended to ensure human dignity of all persons and communities is protected. The… Read more »
February 19, 2023
Africa: President Ruto Asks AU to Find Ways of Stopping Terrorism, Coups in Africa
President William Ruto has asked the African Union to find ways of stopping the spread of terrorism and coups in Africa. Read more »
January 20, 2023
Kenya: Kilifi Cashew Nut Firm On the Spot Over Workers Neglect
A nut processing firm in Kilifi County is on the spot over poor working conditions for workers. Read more »
January 11, 2023
Kenya: Lgbtq Activist Edwin Chiloba Was Suffocated to Death With Jeans, Socks - Pathologist
Government pathologist Johansen Oduor has revealed that the death of LGBTQ activist Edwin Chiloba was as a result of asphyxia. Read more »
January 09, 2023
Kenya: Ex-CJ Maraga Sworn in to Spearhead Reforms in Police and Prison
Former Chief Justice David Maraga has been sworn in as Chairperson of the task force mandated to oversee the implementation of reforms in the National Police Service and the… Read more »
January 08, 2023
Kenya: Two Underage Boys Among 3 More Suspects Arrested in LGBTQ+ Activist Edwin Chiloba's Murder
Two underage boys are among three more suspects arrested in the murder of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender+ (LGBTQ+) activist Edwin Chiloba. Read more »
January 06, 2023
Kenya: Murder of LGBTQI+ Activist Edwin Chiloba Sparks Outrage Over Intolerance
The discovery of the body of Edwin Chiloba, an LGBTQ activist, concealed in a metal box after his murder has sparked outrage with rights crusaders expressing deep concern over… Read more »