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I'm Gay, Renowned CNN Anchor Richard Quest Says in an Interview in Nairobi

I'm Gay, Renowned CNN Anchor Richard Quest Says in an Interview in Nairobi

Renowned Cable News Network (CNN) anchor Richard Quest has for the first time opened up about his sexuality.

The Journalist, who was interviewed by Capital FM in Nairobi on Tuesday, confesses that he is gay and will continue to advocate for legalization of same-sex unions in countries like Kenya.

“I am obviously going to be advancing an agenda that says there should be at least the decriminalization of same sexual activity. It is straight forward, I am not gonna mess around with that one. That is obviously my belief,” he says.

The Quest Means Business show hosts says he lives in London (UK) and New York (US) because the two cities recognize the rights of gay people.

“They are both cities that people in this country can admire, would aspire to be in and would look forward to visiting. There is a reason why I live in those cities."

He adds: “There is a reason why those cities attract the talent and wherever because we can live our lives as we wish. We can love who we wish.”

"In New York and London, there is nobody telling us that is wrong… that is not correct; that is against the law.”

He however states that those opposed to his sexual orientation have a right to do so and he respects that.

“I do not for a moment, doubt the sincerity of those people who are against me on this issue. And I can respect their point of view, I merely say that in this day and age, if you want to succeed, if you want Kenya to be a thriving, vibrant modern economy, you are going to look at this in a different way and ask yourself what is it about these very successful places that we need to at least try to attract,” he says.

 “That is the way you do it. You let people live their lives, love who they want, and the way they wish.”

This is the first time the CNN Business Traveller show host is visiting Kenya and East Africa.

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Jamama (not verified)     Tue, 10/23/2018 @ 09:34am

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Will the boy in statehouse allow you to share the same plane with you? Will he agree to be interviewed by you or is he anti-gay when it pleases him

Ufisadi (not verified)     Tue, 10/23/2018 @ 01:46pm

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The way unatanga tanga hapa with your fake outrage makes me believe you are text book faggot. Shoga mang’aa. You ain’t fooling none and your diversion shenanigans, its drawing more attention to you. The closest must be getting to hot and space less.I won’t judge you though lakini iyo mlango ya nyuma is ‘exit only’ for us who are strictly 🐱. Send your mama my way and she’ll be safe I promise am only beautiful for Quest.

Guest1 (not verified)     Tue, 10/23/2018 @ 11:57am

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We don't care because this Quest is the same Crazy man who (a Few years back) was one night Caught "out of it" strolling with a Sex TOY around his Waist in New York's CENTRAL Park. This sounds Crazier and Stranger than Fiction but I think he is the same person.

Maxiley (not verified)     Tue, 10/23/2018 @ 06:08pm

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@ Guest, why are you so hanged up on sex. Is sex the only thing that defines ahuman being?
Actually, I dont see sex as a big matter,except when it comes to reproduction.And by the way, my religion SCIENCE is working on ways people can have children without sex,it is in fact possible.There is more to humanity than copulating.Those who are married will tell you that the frequency dwindles with time,and that more important matters also exist in marriage,more important than sex,like health,paying bills,and making sure Junior is well taken care of.

10X (not verified)     Tue, 10/23/2018 @ 12:36pm

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CNN is a behemoth media house plagued by Faggets...from Larry King, Don Lemon, Anderson Cooper and their, to be new kid on the block...Larry Madowo

Tyrrell (not verified)     Tue, 10/23/2018 @ 02:01pm

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I agree with Quest. We need to understand that LGBTs are people to. I ask everyone to ask themselves, if your child comes to you and tell's you that they are gay, would you disown your son? Would you chase your daughter away? Do pay in mind that before they opened up to you about their sexuality, they were the light in your eyes. If one holds unconditional love for their children, then they will look beyond it

formerlyguest2 (not verified)     Tue, 10/23/2018 @ 07:26pm

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I have no issue with anyone being gay plus gayism as I have said before existed in Roman empire and many other cultures way back when. my issue is do not put it on my face aka coming out bs. You only need to tell who you want to shag or want to shag you , sisi wengine unatuambia tufanye nini? Do heterosexual come out whenever they are interviewed confirm how heterosexual they are. If my children end up being gay, I will still love them but don't keep shoving how gay they are on my face.

Nani? (not verified)     Wed, 10/24/2018 @ 08:13am

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Formerlyguest2, you lost me at "Do heterosexual come out.... ". Whenever I go to a function especially a Kenyan one, speakers introduce themselves then voluntarily introduce their significant other, always of the opposite sex. They don't care whether the audience has homo, asexual, confirmed bachelors and bachelorettes etc. If that is not screaming at the mountain top about their heterosexualism, I don't know what is. I am asked quite often especially after meeting someone new from Kenya or in Kenya(I am no spring chicken) how's my wife and kids. If that is not a confirmation of my hetersexuality, what is? We live in a world where people say things with heavily implied heterosexuality. Additionally, I work for a huge organization with noticeable number of gays. I don't recall ever seeing any who are coupled displaying their affection publicly during work breaks. I can't say the same about heteros. Richard Quest responded to a question that is similar to Jeff Koinange talking about his Muindi wife and son Jamal on radio. My two cents.

formerlyguest2 (not verified)     Wed, 10/24/2018 @ 09:13pm

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@Nani fair enough BUT you have also lost me . When hetero declare whether they are married or dating so and so, that to me is a sign of natural order of things and where some call succession life. Do you remember the Simon Makonde myth? In African society , the natural order of things was / or may be still is, One was born, baptized, married and died ( cruel order of thing as if there is no in betweens) , So saying I'm married to mrs/mr who, is not a declaration of sexual preference. I may be wrong but when men or women introduce their spouse , it is a sense of accomplishment of following order of things not necessary sexual orientation sawa? I also have integrated with the other side albeit smaller org and they all behaved normal couple and had no desire to declare with flamboyance " oh look at me I'm gay and fabulous like in a Will and Grace sitcom. Has anyone stopped your co workers from displaying their affection or is it because of it is not natural order of things and they are sub conscious about it? I live in DC/MD area and there is no shortage of PDA of gay couples in Georgetown, the harbor area and U street corridor, or 51st in NYC so the PDA part that is on each couple preference has nothing to do with this. As for him feeling the need to declare his sexual preference, why didn't he just say my partner , that can be left to people's interpretation if they are so inclined to find out or so desire to sleep with him hence have that privy knowledge. To me this coming out looks like a direct hit on Uhuru comments and his stance on gayism. Also my three cents not two:-)

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