Religious Leaders Alarmed by LGBTQ Content in CBC Textbooks

Religious leaders have voiced apprehension regarding the alleged inclusion of LGBTQ+ content in textbooks associated with the Competence-Based Curriculum (CBC).

At a conference held at the Sarova Panafric Hotel in Nairobi on Thursday, these clerics called upon Parliament to investigate the purported infiltration of LGBTQ+ material within the educational system. Specifically, they pointed out that certain books, including one utilized by Grade 4 students, were promoting content centred on same-sex relationships. Emphasizing their concern, the religious leaders asserted that the LGBTQ+ agenda was making its way into educational materials and urged Parliament to take decisive action concerning both the CBC books and international curricula adopted by students in Kenya.

They underscored the urgency of swift measures to prevent the influence of this perceived infiltration on Kenyan children studying various international curricula. In response to these assertions, criticism has been directed at the Supreme Court's decision allowing the registration of the National Gay and Lesbian Human Rights Commission (NGLHRC). The board's initial rejection to register the commission was based on the argument that it promotes same-sex behaviour. However, the judges deemed this rejection discriminatory and unconstitutional, asserting that it impeded the commission's right to associate freely.

The religious leaders caution that if this ruling remains unaddressed, it could negatively impact the family unit in Kenya. They express concerns that such a decision might open the door to the legalization of same-sex unions in the country. Additionally, they highlight that their statement aims to safeguard the traditional values and customs highly cherished by the majority of Kenyans.