Tag: LGBTQ
Ugandan LGBTQ activist readies for the fight of his life
Reuters
When Frank Mugisha came out two decades ago, being gay in Uganda could be lonely and uncomfortable, but it was rarely a
LGBTQ+ Kenyans and Ugandans hide from wave of homophobic abuse
Reuters
LGBTQ+ Kenyans say they are living in fear after a pro-gay court ruling triggered an outpouring of abuse and death threats, while an anti-gay bill in neighbouring Uganda has stoked a rise in hate incidents, according to East African activists.
Dorcas Rigathi: "No scientific evidence one is born lesbian or homosexual"
TV47
LGBTQ issue featured prominently during the public lecture by the Wife of the Deputy President, Pastor Dorcas Rigathi at the University of Nairobi (UoN) on Thursday.The question of the
Transgender Kenyans seek refuge amid backlash over activist's death
Reuters
For the first time in years, Arya Rams falls asleep and wakes up each day without a dense knot of fear in her chest.
"Edwin, we love you": Edwin Chiloba's parents break silence after brutal murder
Gachambi Nderitu
The parents of LGBTQ activist Ediwn Chiloba have issued a statement after his lifeless body was found stashed inside a m
Nottingham Forest investigating homophobic chants during Chelsea game
Reuters
Nottingham Forest said they are investigating allegations of homophobic chanting directed at Chelsea supporters during Sunday's 1-1 draw in the Premier League at City Ground."The club are aware of reports concerning chants aimed at Chelsea
Qatar FIFA World Cup: Captains wearing rainbow armbands could be booked before kick off, fined
Michael Majanga
Reports are emerging that players who decided to wear the 'One Love' armbands may receive yellow cards before matches kick off at the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar.The reports also say that the respective football governing bodies of countri
'I feel gay', FIFA chief attempts to empathise with marginalised
Albanus Kiswili
FIFA President Gianni Infantino raised eyebrows on Saturday when he attempted to show empathy with marginalized groups by telling reporters in Qatar 'I feel gay ... I feel like a migrant worker'. Infantino opened the traditional pre-World
"I am androsexual," Michelle Ntalami says she is attracted to men, masculine energy
Gachambi Nderitu
Michelle Ntalami revealed that she is attracted to men and masculine energy. She recently made headlines after breaking up with her ex-lover Makena Njeri.
Makau Mutua slams CS Magoha over directive on gay students: "Unconstitutional, discriminatory, inhuman"
Tv47
"CS Magoha is a bigot and a Neanderthal," Prof. Makau Mutua says, pulling no punches. "To bar gay children from boarding schools is unconstitutional, discriminatory, and inhuman."
Transgender campaigner wants her community recognised in next census
Reuters
"We don't count transgender people on any document ... gender is either male or female," said 35-year-old Kambugu.
"I loved you truly, deeply and loyally" - Michelle Ntalami confirms breakup with Makena Njeri
Gachambi Nderitu
Michelle Ntalami admits to breaking up with ex-lover Makena Njeri over cheating allegations.
Alvin on partner guilt-tripping and infecting him with HIV and advocating for LGBTQ
Gachambi Nderitu
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Pope Francis says homosexuals should be covered by civil union laws
Reuters
Pope Francis has said that homosexuals should be protected by civil union laws in some of the clearest language he has used on the rights of gay people since his election seven years ago.