National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetangula has criticized the Supreme Court’s ruling on the LGBTQ community.
In a statement issued on Monday, February 27, Wetangula said the Supreme Court was wrong when it allowed the registration of LGBTQ as Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs).
“Kenya is deeply religious. Each individual and public institution has a duty to uphold, defend and protect public morals. “The Supreme Court pronouncement may lead to unintended and unhelpful consequences,” Speaker Wetangula said.
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Wetangula’s opinion on the Supreme Court ruling comes just a day after Attorney General Justin Muturi said he will challenge the decision adding that Kenya’s highest court should allow citizens give their views on the LGBTQ matter.
Muturi further stated that the registration of LGBTQ groups should be debated by the church.
Agreeing with both Wetangula and Muturi, CITAM presiding bishop Calisto Odede who opined that we were in danger of allowing other immoral laws in the country.
“We encourage Kenyans of moral integrity to reject, resist and oppose this supreme court ruling as it will erode our societal norms and morals. We call upon Christians and Kenyans of good will to stand out in opposition to this ruling and express their disagreement openly,” Odede said.
On Friday, February 24, Homa Bay Town Member of Parliament George Kaluma said he will make a proposal in Parliament that will criminalize homosexuality.
