Homosexuality is taboo across much of Africa and gay people face discrimination or persecution. In Kenya it can lead to a 14-year jail sentence, but in recent years campaigners for lesbian, bisexual, gay and transgender (LGBT) rights have become increasingly vocal. Opponents of decriminalising gay sex in Kenya say India's decision was flawed and they will ask the Kenyan court to disregard it. "Kenyan courts are bound only by decisions of higher courts in Kenya, but decisions of foreign courts can be persuasive. The law against gay sex in Kenya was introduced during British rule more than 120 years ago.

Source: dna September 27, 2018 13:41 UTC