Art Attack, has superseded all the limitations that come with being an LGBTI identifying individual especially in Africa. He, this week, released the video of his single titled SAME LOVE and as expected, it has tongues wagging.
Teacher Charged for Sending Suggestive Messages to Journalist
A Kenyan teacher in his 20’s has landed himself in hot soup after he made the grave mistake of using social media as a platform to find love.
The Daily Struggles of LGBTI IDPs in Kenya
The definition of Internally Displaced People (IDPs) depends on your source of information but according to United Nations Human Rights Commission (UNHRC), IDPs are people who are forced to flee their homes but remain within their country’s borders for similar reasons to those of refugees such as human rights violations.
Ground-breaking study into LGBT Workplace Diversity & Inclusion Published
The first ever study conducted jointly by Hivos, an international development organization and the Kenyan company, Sullivan Marketing on LGBT workplace diversity and inclusion among multinational businesses in Kenya has been released.
Medical Fund for Author Binyavanga Set Up
A fundraiser has been set up on M-Changa, to help collect money that will go to gay activist Binyavanga Wainaiana’s medical care. The fundraiser which was set up by Kwani Trust still has 28 days left to run and has so far racked in 242,001 Kshs (approximately USD 2371).
Fundraiser for the 2016 Tamasha Festival set for Saturday 24th October 2015
None on Record will tomorrow 24th October 2015 be hosting a fundraising showcase for The Tamasha Festival, in conjuction with some of East Africa’s most inspiring, trendsetting and innovative artistes alongside featured acts from the region and Diaspora, as a launch and buildup to the main festival in 2016.
Youth Organisation Puts Together Event to Support Ugandan LGBTI Refugees in Kenya
YOUTH UPLIFT UGANDA an LGBTIQ non-profit organisation has put together an event, Prom Nyt Party, to help raise financial support for the Ugandan LGBTI refugees in Kenya. The vent which is also meant to empower all those who have been forced to flee Uganda based on either their gender identity or sexual orientation will be held on 5th December 2015.
Kenya’s First Openly Gay Politician Forms Party
Kenya’s first openly gay politician fondly referred to as Senator David Kuria Mbote has officially made a comeback to the politics game.
Mbote better known for being a co-founder of the Kenya Gay and Lesbian Coalition, which he headed for ten years made his mark in the country as the first openly gay politician when he vied for the Kiambu county senate seat.
The Harsh Reality of Many Gay Teens in Uganda
My name is Ainomugisha Ronald a.k.a Ronnie Mugisha, I was born male on 9th October 1992 in a family of 11; I spent the better part of my childhood in Mbarara district in the western part of Uganda
Church Suspends Five over Allegations of Homosexuality
Five married Clergymen from the Anglican Church of Kenya, Nyeri Diocese have been suspended by the ACK Tribunal on allegations of engaging and practicing homosexuality with members of their congregation.