President William Ruto has given his opinion on the supreme court's decision ruling in favour of the LGBTQ group forming an association.
Speaking during the relaunch of the women's enterprise fund at the Kenyatta International Convention Center (KICC), the head of state said that he respects the supreme court's decision but insisted that the country's values and religion do not allow homosexuality.
"You know me very well, I am a God-fearing man and whatever happened at the court, even if we respect the court, our culture, values, Christianity and Islam cannot allow women to marry each other, or men to marry fellow men," Ruto said.
"Sasa nyinyi mtatoa wanaume wapi kama wanaume wameenda kujipanga na wanaume wenzao? That one I will not agree," Ruto added
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according to the Kenyan constitution, same-sex sexual activity is prohibited under the Penal Code 1930, the code criminalizes 'gross indecency' and 'carnal knowledge against the order of nature, and anyone found engaging in the act faces a prison sentence of up to 14 years.
The LGBTQ debate was discussed today in parliament with members of parliament faulting the supreme court on its verdict allowing the LGBTQ members to form an NGO.
The lawmakers have asked the Supreme Court to reconsider their decision, claiming that it violates the country's cultural norms and threatens future generations.
Homabay mp Peter Kaluma expressed his displeasure with the Supreme Court's ruling and pleaded with the judges to reconsider their ruling.
"I take courage in the fact that only three judges of the Supreme Court decided so two dissented and two were not there, we will go back with the religious institutions and we will request the Supreme Court in its full bench of seven to review the decision," MP Peter Kaluma.
Tongaren MP Dr John Chikati agreed with Kaluma in parliament, saying that the ruling would be reviewed to protect young people from inappropriate exposure. Faith Gitau, a Nyandarua Woman Representative, stated that they should go to any length possible, including further constitutional amendment in parliament and, if necessary, a referendum.
