Kenya Set to Legalize Same-Sex Relationship

Bisi Alimi


The issue of legalising same-sex marriage has experienced setback in Africa largely due to cultural and religious beliefs. Same-sex relationships are illegal in mostly African countries.

Recall that in 2014, Nigeria's National Assembly passed a law (prohibiting a marriage contract or civil union entered into between persons of same sex, solemnization of same; and for related matters) which carries 14year prison penalty against same-sex

February 2019, Kenyan judges had deferred on the matter and Kenya’s High Court had postponed until May 24 a ruling on whether to strike out or uphold a colonial-era law banning gay sex.

Same-sex activists believe that today's judgment would go in their favor. While congratulating the country, Media personality and sex educator, Lolo Cynthia gave the hints today on social media. See her tweet below👇