Not in Kenya- Ruto Speaks on LGBTQ Ruling by Supreme Court

President William Ruto has waded in on the national debate following a controversial Supreme Court ruling on LGBTQ rights.

Speaking during the International Women’s day on Thursday in Nairobi, President Ruto  said he will not tolerate LGBTQ practices in Kenya.

He said the practices do not conform with the country’s traditions and beliefs.

He said even though they respect the courts, he will not allow same sex relationships.

“We respect our courts but our traditions and beliefs do not allow same sex relationships. That will not happen in Kenya, it may happen elsewhere but not in this country,” he said.

“I will not allow men to compete with women for other men,” he added.

“I want to ask our religious leaders to stand firm and educate our children, our people so that we don’t lose our beliefs and way of life to foreign practices,” the President added.

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On his part, Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua termed the Supreme Court ruling as demonic.

Gachagua said the Supreme Court ruling left him speechless.

The Supreme Court ruled that LGBTQ persons are entitled to exercise their constitutionally guaranteed freedom to associate by being able to form an association.

Justices Philomena Mwilu (DCJ), Smokin Wanjala, and Njoki Ndung’u voted in favour of the decision while Justices Mohamed Ibrahim and William Ouko wrote dissenting opinions .