By Kevin Mwachiro,Essy Adhiambo Mtoto umleavyo ndivyo akuavyo. This methali is familiar to many of us, so let it linger in the back of your mind as you continue reading. I grew up with two homes. One was headed by my father, the other by my mom....
From 12-17th May we celebrate #FamilyWeek ! During this period, we had conversations with our families and here is what they had to say when we asked them what Family means to them. "My sister takes care of my children as her own and they...
Today we commemorate International Day against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia, a day set aside to draw attention to the violence and discrimination experienced by lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans, intersex people and all of those with diverse sexual orientations, gender identities or expressions, and sex characteristics....
Billington Wambui Mwathi on December 19th 2023 was handed a sentence of 30 years by the Nyeri High Court. This falls tragically short of the justice Sheila deserves and the severity of the crime committed. Sheila’s murder on April 17, 2022, was not just an...
On September 12, 2023, the Supreme Court of Kenya re-affirmed its earlier decision to allow LGBTQ+ groups to register as NGOs, while dismissing a challenge to that ruling by Homa Bay Town MP Peter Opondo Kaluma. In no small measure, the Supreme Court has, in...
COMMUNIQUE OF INITIATIVE FOR EQUALITY AND NON DISCRIMINATION (INEND) CONFERENCE ON STRUCTURALLY SILENCED WOMEN (SSW) IN MOMBASA 22ND SEPTEMBER 2023 The conference's objectives were driven by the urgent need to create meaningful spaces and pathways for women from diverse backgrounds, ensuring their voices shape agendas...
On 17th May 2024, we stood on historic ground, united in celebration, pride, and unwavering determination during the groundbreaking of our new office space which was not just the start of a building project—it is the realization of a dream, a testament to our resilience,...
This blog post explores the impact of LGBTQ+ sensitization training on the perceptions of Kenya’s judiciary. The data is based on a survey conducted in 2022 with 53 judges and magistrates who participated in a training program organised by INEND, a Kenyan organisation dedicated to...
There is a need to recognize the importance of consent and mutual respect when it comes to sexual encounters with complete and accurate information so one can make informed choices...
Together with the undersigned LGBTIQ+ organisations on this statement, we strongly condemn the recent assent of the Anti-Homosexuality Act in Uganda by President Yoweri Museveni. This legislation not only violates the basic principles of human rights but also undermines the dignity, freedom, and equality of...
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