Africa News In Kenya, five suspects appeared in court on Monday accused of involvement in the death of a prominent LGBTQ campaigner. The body of Edwin Kiprotich Kipruto, popularly known as Edwin Chiloba, 25, was found last week stuffed in a metal box on a roadside in western Kenya. The family of the victim want to see justice Read more…
By Megha Mohan Gender and identity correspondent 29 April 2020 International transgender rights groups are warning global coronavirus lockdown restrictions have led to trans people being denied healthcare. Many have had surgeries delayed, and some are struggling to access hormone therapy and counselling services. Gender reassignment surgeries have been delayed Read more…
SEE persons from the intersex community in Kenya and read their stories. [CNN]
WATCH: Victoria Rubadiri interviews James Karanja and Ryan Muiruri of the Intersex Persons Society of Kenya (IPSK)
A Kenyan transgender woman has filed a petition at the country’s High Court seeking to have gays, lesbians, and bisexuals barred from including Transgender people in the gay rights campaigns. Audrey Mbugua, argues that the continued inclusion of transsexuals by gay people in their struggle for equality has made them Read more…