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Family rejection, homelessness, and imprisonment are some of the harsh realities facing Mombasa’s sexual and gender minorities. Although human rights organizations are fighting for their equal rights, stigmatization and discrimination remain high. Eric, 18, whose name has been changed to protect his identity, said he came out as gay to himself and to his family […]

The criminalization of sex work, drug use, and same-sex relationships among consenting adults undermines HIV service delivery.[1] In most countries, the legal environment works against access to effective services, such as harm reduction services and programs targeting sex workers and men who have sex with men. Given these facts, we are deeply concerned that the

I have always been a feminist. I have not always known it. I was a “spirited child.” In fact, the exact words used by my brother were “problem child.” Of course, this tag hit hard. Of my father’s six children at the time, I was the only one who was sent to boarding school at

Recently, the queer community in Nairobi watched as an officer of the government falsely accused a sex-positive podcast of exhibiting indecent lesbianism content. We responded firmly and factually (http://bit.ly/2cr1G2W). In addition to his misinformation on the law, this public servant’s disregard for the impact of his words, actions, and their consequences are intolerable. Even those

A Kenyan Court ruled that the use of anal examinations is legal after two men
accused of being homosexuals were subjected to the tests. The two men had
brought a case to the High Court in Mombasa on Thursday, 16th June 2016
calling for anal examinations on alleged homosexuals to be declared
unconstitutional. “There was…

International Women’s Day serves as a powerful reminder of the ongoing fight for gender equality and the persistent challenges women face. This year’s theme, “Invest in Women: Accelerate Progress,” highlights women’s vital role in building a sustainable future. Further, it asks us to recognise the connectedness of our struggle for equality, regardless of background or identity…

As many Kenyans gather in their places of worship, others are making
preparations for the week ahead or catching up on much needed sleep after a
long week or night out partying, 49 people lose their lives. They are doing
what thousands of Kenyans do every weekend: Socialising. They are members of a
minority community.…