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Supreme Court Ruling creates mixed feelings from LGBTQ community

The annals of 2023 will forever mark a pivotal moment for the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ) community in Kenya, thanks to a landmark decision by the Supreme Court that delivered justice. While this ruling provided relief for LGBTQ individuals, a wave of dissent reverberated across the nation as some Kenyans opposed the verdict, condemning the apex court.

The annals of 2023 will forever mark a pivotal moment for the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ) community in Kenya, thanks to a landmark decision by the Supreme Court that delivered justice. While this ruling provided relief for LGBTQ individuals, a wave of dissent reverberated across the nation as some Kenyans opposed the verdict, condemning the apex court.

“I am God fearing and although we respect the ruling made by the Supreme Court, we have our culture and traditions. We cannot do down that route …

It can happen elsewhere but not in Kenya.”

President Ruto

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