Portraits of Intersex Persons in Kenya [PHOTOS]
SEE persons from the intersex community in Kenya and read their stories. [CNN]
Category: Kenya
Born In Between: The Challenges of Intersex People in Kenya
WATCH: Victoria Rubadiri interviews James Karanja and Ryan Muiruri of the Intersex Persons Society of Kenya (IPSK)
Bar Gays From Involving Trans People In Their Battles – Trans Lady Begs Court
AA 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 (Transgender people) suffer the same… Continue reading Bar Gays From Involving Trans People In Their Battles – Trans Lady Begs Court
Stop intimidating civil society organisations in Kenya
Transparency and Accountability Hivos East Africa condemns the unwarranted attempts by the Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) Co-ordination Board at intimidating civil society organisations in Kenya. Their attempts to de-register the Kenya Human Rights Commission (KHRC) and the Africa Centre for Open Governance (AFRICOG) are unlawful and must be understood as part of an ongoing broader agenda… Continue reading Stop intimidating civil society organisations in Kenya
#OurStories: Nelly Samz on being Intersex in Kenya
My name is Nelly Samz. I am from Mombasa and I identify as intersex. As an intersex person living in Kenya, we go through a lot of challenges especially in terms of education, employment and in interacting with other members of the community. Growing up, one of the many challenges I faced was having to… Continue reading #OurStories: Nelly Samz on being Intersex in Kenya