Homosexuality Not Acceptable in Kenya, Uhuru Insists
President Kenyatta has insisted that homosexuality is an unacceptable practice in Kenya.
Speaking in reference to an upcoming conference in Nairobi organized by Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender (LGBT) groups, Kenyatta said the government will do everything to sieve out that which goes against societal values and traditions held by Kenyans.
LGBT groups are set to hold the International Conference on Population and Development at Kenyatta International Convention Centre (KICC) on November 12th.
"There are a lot of things about our traditions and culture that are very good. And I will not tire to speak. There are other things that some people will come to teach us next week which we will refuse because it is not in line with our culture and thoughts," Kenyatta said while referring to the event.
Uhuru, who spoke at State House when he met community elders from more than 20 counties, however, noted that it would be incumbent upon attendees to choose what suits their private lifestyle.
"We cannot say we will swallow all that is brought to us. We will sieve out those that oppress us and uproot those that which does not align with our culture. We welcome the world next week to come and discuss together but everyone will have their stand," he added.
In an interview with CNN in 2017, Kenyatta termed homosexuality as a non-issue in Kenya.
“I want to be very clear…I will not engage in a subject that is not of any major importance to the people and the Republic of Kenya.”
“This [homosexuality] is not an issue, as you would want to put it, of human rights. This is an issue of society, of our own base as a culture, as a people, regardless of which community you come from,” he stated.
In May this year, a three-judge bench comprising Justices John Mativo, Roselyne Aburili, and Chacha Mwita declined to repeal clauses of Kenya’s penal code that criminalized gay sex.
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Send them to Excile; just…
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Send them to Excile; just like Europe did them long ago and they ended up in America. This is also why it's told of some of them Sissies sodomizing male slaves in front of the slaves' wives. Send them to Exile!!!
@GUEST1. And you expect same…
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In reply to Send them to Excile; just… by GUEST1 (not verified)
@GUEST1. And you expect same people who let them the KICC venue to send them to exilé? Haiya! It's like asking Satan cast out his own demons.
This despot has no moral…
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In reply to Send them to Excile; just… by GUEST1 (not verified)
This despot has no moral authority, credibility or even an inch of decency in him to even criticize gays or anyone.
Uhuru Kenyatta is scum of the earth, murderer , reject and thief. Gays are 100% better than him in everything.
I would rather live amongst…
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I would rather live amongst gays and lesbians rather than corrupt violent tribalist politicians and religious hypocrites. In my diaspora neighborhood, different Kenyan tribes coexisted very well for years until so called Kenyan churches were planted and thus the beginning of deeply rooted tribalism. Things have never been the same.....
I know Kenyans are Tribal…
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In reply to I would rather live amongst… by Nani? (not verified)
I know Kenyans are Tribal and Subtribal (among themselves) haters. But be careful lest you be like Lot's wife (who turned into a rock after she vehemently condoned and loved being entertained by them homosexuals of those Bible days). Hard headed and stubborn.
Let's chat when you can…
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In reply to I know Kenyans are Tribal… by Anno (not verified)
Let's chat when you can explain to me how historians can accurately account for thriving communities at the same time that the Old Testament accounts for total wipe out of life during Noah's flood.
How about corruption?…
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How about corruption? Schools don't have classrooms, hospitals don't have medicine but LGBT is number one enemy in Kenya. This is not a joke. It's for real.
You are wrong Mr. President…
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You are wrong Mr. President. Homosexuality is a human rights issue.I sure hope that you dont have any relatives who are homosexuals;because I fear for theirs security.
When homosexuals are beaten,shamed,killed,robbed,and discriminated against because of their sexual orientation is that not a human right issue?
Homosexuals pose no danger to society.Heterosexual majority will always be there to procreate.Not only that,for those who cannot procreate on their own,my religion science offers solution.
And I agree with NANI.If given a choice to have more gays at the expense of eradicating corruption,tribalism,crime,and unemployment,that's no brainer,I will chose more gays in a heart beat.
This is an issues the president should not concern himself with,unless on apersonal level,and keep it there.Yes its anon issue.Leave that to science,and religion.
What harm is there to treat homosexuals with respect,and dignity? Mindful that some are very productive to society,and respect heterosexuals.
Let's not pretend that Mzungu brought homosexuality in Kenya,or africa. This is a human condition that I believe is not chosen.And has always existed in all known human societies.Even in animal kingdoms.
When culture conflicts with SCIENCE, I will always chose SCIENCE.And science says that our sexuality is not BINARY,meaning we are not either gay or heterosexuals.There are quite afew"permutations" in between. Lets open our minds and let SCIENCE enter,along with the bitter truth.Otherwise,lets go back to hunter- gatherer era.
My views should be embraced by all civilized people.My 2 cents.
The culture of stealing…
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The culture of stealing public funds, impunity, extrajudicial killings, polygamy(prostitution of men) , electoral fraud and extra-judicial killing Kenyans is the culture he claims does not allow Gayism.
Imagine that!
This lgbt satanism…
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This lgbt satanism stickiness holiganism ushetani mashetani uzungu ushelati mafi kunukia pple wanafaa wamwagiliwe fetro washomeke wasahaulike or b sent to where the devo n his children thrives usa/uk/france/Europe.Uhuru whoever allowed them to bring it to kenya made a mistake.Wewe kama raisi ungewakataza kwanza kuleta such nonsense meetings hapa nairobi
Uhuru Kenyatta is saitan…
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In reply to This lgbt satanism… by mkenya halisi (not verified)
Uhuru Kenyatta is saitan himself.
He has killed Kenyans, he is a thief, he is landgrabber , electoral fraudster, imposter and he comes from a family of criminal elements.
A criminal like Uhuru should check himself before he even criticizing anyone on planet earth.
Uhuru should first deal with…
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Uhuru should first deal with the problem of alcoholism in men from Kiambu between the ages 0f 55 and 60. That problem is very close to him and it is causing a lot of damage to families there. Just saying.
this is a distraction from…
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this is a distraction from corruption. what people do behind closed doors doesn't harm people, corruption does. PERIOD.
Uhurus in-ability to run a…
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Uhurus in-ability to run a country and his constant looting DNA that he inherited from his dad Jomo. Yes the fact is Uhuru is a FAIL!! ...When it comes to homosexuality and the LGBTQMNOPQRST the world is blind to realize that's it's an agenda to depopulate the world especially Africa. How can one be born in the wrong body?? Basic Biology thrown out the window and they have these false scientific explanations to justify their actions. Now we have a million genders. If you walk into a hospital and say you want to cut off healthy limbs(arms or legs) you are considered psycho and be put on meds but if you want to cut off healthy genitals you are transgender. Why are they pushing it on children? In schools? My people are destroyed for lack of knowledge. Russia banned LGBT propaganda no wonder US media always attacks them.
These LGBT Campaingners…
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These LGBT Campaingners should be arrested upon setting foot on Kenyan soil. Homosexuality is illegal in Kenya. The fact that they are coming to promote an illegality, according to the Kenyan Constitution, means that the Police should be waiting for them at the Airport, as they land. They should then be brought before a judge, before being deported back to where they came from.
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