A guidebook has been released by the Initiative for Equality and Non-Discrimination (INEND), an LGBTQI+ advocacy group, with the aim of educating the Kenyan judiciary on LGBTQ rights and how to support, safeguard, and enforce them.
On October 14, INEND and the Joint Kenya Judges and Magistrates Association (KMJA) introduced their latest publication entitled ‘A Legal Resource Guide on Implementing LGBTIQ+ Human Rights in Kenya’. In line with the socio-political climate of Kenya, the book endeavours to promote inclusivity and mitigate bias towards minority groups. High Court Judge Edward Muriithi, who also serves as KMJA Public Secretary, expressed his confidence in the book’s ability to aid in this cause. In addition, he advocated that the justice system support all individuals’ prosperity, capabilities and welfare, advancing the law on rights in alignment with the nation’s constitution.
He also stressed the need for open-mindedness and continuous critical thinking when addressing complex ethical issues. The book contains a broad, inclusive catalogue of rulings and court cases in support of LGBTQ individuals hailing from various parts of Africa. The aim of the bench book is to provide guidance to Kenyan judges when met with comparable cases concerning LGBTQ people. INEND’s Executive Director Esther Adhiambo explains that consistent knowledge and comprehension about homosexual rights and problems is key, especially in countries like Kenya where members of the LGBT+ community are often treated unfairly in court.
This book emerges at a critical juncture during which the judiciary has undergone backlash for granting registration to an NGO, the National Gay and Lesbian Human Rights Commission (NGLHRC), that openly endorses LGBTQ rights. In retaliation, Homa Bay MP Peter Kaluma moved to the Supreme Court Supreme Court seeking to repeal this approval. Nonetheless, the Supreme Court invalidated his petition and highlighted the entitlement of homosexuals to live free from any kind of discrimination.
Hell to the no. Send it back…
Hell to the no. Send it back to the sender, the Wazungus who want Africans to reduce their population growth. Only stupid Africans will buy this nonesense.
How can we have a guide to…
How can we have a guide to LGBTQ activities in Kenya and in the same Kenya have police visit the sacred sight of a people ( Mihiriga Kenda) sacred sights and mess with it. This will not end up well.
We also know what time it is and the great separation is at hand. Divine separation ( No one can stop it)
Let us keep watching this space.
Every person will finally pray to their own God, use their own languages and promote their own culture and community.
Let us watch the natural law take its course
Our God is still on the throne and this time very active!!!
Folks, don’t lose sleep…
Folks, don’t lose sleep worrying about this move, it is meant to appease donors for them not to withhold aid and has nothing to do with a change of heart on matters homosexuality. Now that is good politics. Period. How many people have been convicted and imprisoned in Kenya because they they are Volkswagens with rear engines? Answer, none.