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Kenya could follow Uganda with proposed harsh anti-gay law
"Kick LGBT people out of Kenya completely," one parliament member proposed
Kenya
News World
Kenyan police make arrests in Edwin Chiloba murder case
“It is truly worrisome that we continue to witness escalation in violence targeting LGBTQ+ Kenyans,” the Kenya Human Rights Commission stated.
News World
LGBTQ activist found dead inside metal box by side of the road in Kenya
"Rest easy, icon" said a follower of Edwin Chiloba in a social media tribute
Life Travel
I Am Samuel: Inside the powerful gay documentary film now banned in Kenya
Shot over five years, the film charting the real-life struggles of a gay Kenyan and his partner was banned by Kenya’s Film Censorship Board in September 2021.
News World
Kenya Film and Classification Board bans ‘I Am Samuel’ film about LGBTQ Kenyans
The documentary tells the story of Samuel and Alex, a gay couple in Kenya, over five years
Culture Sexuality
Gay Kenyan rugby player wins asylum appeal after five-year battle against UK Home Office
Former Attitude Pride Award winner Kenneth Macharia was facing deportation to Kenya, where homosexuality is illegal.
News World
Bollywood’s first ever gay rom-com banned in the United Arab Emirates and Kenya
The film is the first Bollywood movie to feature gay leads
Culture Sexuality
Attitude Pride Awards: The gay man fighting deportation to Kenya with the help of his LGBTQ rugby club
Kenneth Macharia has found strength and support from Bristol Bisons RFC.
News World
More than 70 LGBTQ refugees ordered back to a camp in Kenya despite anti-gay laws
The African country ruled last month to continue to criminalise homosexuality
News World
Botswana could decriminalise homosexual acts as the high court discuss amending the Penal Code
In May, gay rights organisations were disappointed when Kenya ruled to continuing criminalising gay sex
News World
Human rights lawyer S Chelvan to represent gay rugby player who lost battle to stay in the UK
Kenyan Kenneth Macharia lost his appeal to stay in the UK days after his native country ruled to continue criminalising homosexuality
News World
Bristol Bisons call for Home Office to remove Pride colours from logo after they revoke teammate’s request for asylum
Kenneth Macharia lost his battle to stay in the UK days after Kenya rule to continue criminalising homosexuality
News World
Gay Kenyan rugby player loses battle to stay in UK days after native country rules to uphold anti-gay law
Kenneth Macharia plays for the Bristol Bisons and has been in the UK since 2009
News World
Kenyan judges rule to continue outlawing homosexuality
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News World
LGBTQ rights activist in Kenya has died after a short illness at the age of 48
Binyavanga Wainaina was one of the first Kenyans to publicly come out
News World
Kenya delays landmark ruling on decriminalisation of homosexuality
The High Court was due to make a decision on whether to repeal colonial-era anti-gay laws on Friday (22 February).
News World
‘His ability to remain in the UK has not been improved’ – Rugby player facing deportation released on bail
Kenneth Macharia is facing deportation to Kenya despite living in the UK since 2009
News World
‘They are wonderful people’ – Bristol Bisons stop openly gay player from being deported
Kenneth Macharia was almost sent back to Kenya after the Home Office claimed the country was safe for LGBT people
Culture Film & TV
Rafiki director is fighting to give film a permanent release in Kenya
The film was given a temporary seven-day release in Kenya last month where it smashed box office records.
Culture Film & TV
Banned LGBT film ‘Rafiki’ breaks box office records in Kenya
The movie became the second highest-grossing Kenyan film of all time in the one week it was unbanned.