Though woman-woman marriages are common in some villages in Kenya, nine in ten Kenyans believe homosexuality should not be accepted by society (Pew Research Center, 2013). This sentiment can be attributed to colonial-era anti-sodomy laws (that have yet to be repealed) as well as the predominant religions of Islam, Protestantism and Catholicism. Despite this attitude, Kenya is literature-rich, with studies the explore beyond HIV/AIDS research that is typically conducted in the Global South.
Additionally, several organizations work to improve the plight of SGM populations in Kenya, including Gay and Lesbian Coalition of Kenya(GLACK), Nyanza, Rift Valley, and Western Kenya Network(NYARWEK), Refugee Coalition of East Africa and National Gay and Lesbian Human Rights Commission. In part because of these groups, the country is making strides; On March 22, 2018, a court of appeal ruled that that conducting forced anal examinations on people who are accused of same-sex relations is unconstitutional.
Marriage for Same-Sex Couples
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Civil Unions
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Joint Adoption
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Second Parent Adoption
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Employment Nondiscrimination Laws
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Broad Protections
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Criminalization of Violence
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Ban of Conversion Therapy
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Consensual Same-Sex Acts are Legal?
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Gender
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Max Penalty (Yrs in Prison)
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