Author: Jefferson Angwenyi

As Kenya continues to grapple with LGBTQ+ rights, recent developments highlight both progress and persistent challenges facing the community. In December 2024, Jacktone Odhiambo was sentenced to 50 years in prison for the murder of LGBTQ+ activist Edwin Chiloba. Chiloba’s brutal killing in early 2023 sparked national and international outrage, bringing renewed attention to the…

In the wake of President William Ruto’s endorsement of former US President Donald Trump’s recent gender policy, Homa Bay Town Member of Parliament Peter Kaluma is urging the swift enactment of the Family Protection Bill 2023. This call to action comes after Ruto publicly reaffirmed the belief in only two genders—male and female—during a church…

By Jefferson Volka Former Prime Minister Raila Odinga has criticized the Kenya Kwanza government for failing to take action to stop enforced abductions and disappearances. The Impact of Poor Economic Policies Speaking at St. Peter’s Parish Nyamira ACK Church in Bondo, he emphasized that demonstrations caused by rejected economic policies have led to innocent lives…

President Ruto Defends Government Achievements, Criticizes Spread of Misinformation In a bold defense of his administration’s progress, President William Ruto has hit back at critics, accusing the spread of “fake news” and misinformation of undermining Kenya’s development. Speaking at the 61st Jamhuri Day celebrations at Uhuru Gardens on Thursday, Ruto emphasized the positive strides his…

 Introduction In Kenya, the fight for LGBTQ+ rights is emblematic of a broader struggle against deeply ingrained social, cultural, and political norms. Despite constitutional guarantees of equality, systemic discrimination persists, largely fueled by political rhetoric and societal attitudes that reject sexual diversity. This feature explores the dimensions of political homophobia in Kenya, its historical roots,…

The Case for Legalizing LGBTQ Rights in Kenya The struggle for LGBTQ rights has become a global conversation, and countries like Kenya are at a pivotal crossroads. As the world witnesses a wave of progressive change towards recognizing and protecting the rights of sexual and gender minorities, the potential legalization of LGBTQ rights in Kenya…

In recent years, reports have surfaced detailing the alarming rise of violent homophobic attacks, expulsions and widespread discrimination against LGBTQ students in Kenya. Victims and activists highlight the urgent need for action to protect these vulnerable individuals in educational settings. In Kenya, homosexuality is criminalized, creating an environment where stigma and discrimination thrive. Many students…

By Jefferson Angwenyi Members of Kenya’s LGBTQ+ community held a protest in Nairobi, denouncing recent remarks by Education Cabinet Secretary George Magoha. The protesters criticized Magoha’s suggestion to exclude gay, lesbian, and queer students from boarding schools, calling the proposed ban discriminatory and harmful. On February, 2022, during an address in Nairobi County, Education Cabinet…