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We stand with our siblings in the LGBTIQ+ community in Uganda, who are facing a harsh new reality following the passing of sweeping antigay legislation by the country’s parliament. This legislation proposes tough new penalties for same-sex relationships and criminalizes anyone identifying as LGBTQ, threatening the basic human rights and dignity of the community inContinue reading “Majority of Ugandan Parliamentarians approved an anti-homosexuality bill”

Arnold came out as gay years ago, but last month, the Kenyan guitarist removed a rainbow flag from his Twitter profile, fearing for his safety as a new wave of virulent homophobia sweeps East Africa. The 35-year-old musician, who asked not to be identified by his real name, told this reporter he was worried theContinue reading “‘Nowhere to hide’: Anti-gay crackdown grips East Africa”

Following the fallout from the ruling, we advise that LGBTIQ+ Kenyans all over Kenya, and most especially at the coast, take extra precautions in the coming days. Contact the nearest galck+ affiliate organisation, NGLHRC Paralegal, or MSM Peer Educator to know more about the security mechanisms in your area.

The Kenyan Supreme Court has ruled that the National Gay and Lesbian Human Rights Commission (NGLHRC) must be allowed to officially register as a non-governmental organisation (NGO). In their judgment, the Supreme Court judges held that, ‘(…) it would be unconstitutional to limit the right to associate, through denial of registration of an association, purelyContinue reading “Victory as Kenya’s highest court allows registration of LGBT organisation”

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