Chapter 4 of the Bill of Rights of the 2010 Kenyan Constitution champions equality and freedom from discrimination for all people. This means that before the law we are all equal with equal protection of the law. This leaves out the intersex persons, making them vulnerable to all manner of abuse, ridicule, stigmatisation and loss of rights. The task force report on Policy, Legal, Institutional and Administrative Reforms Regarding Intersex Persons in Kenya says their official recognition is key in guaranteeing them their rights under Chapter 4 of our Constitution. Now it's up to Parliament to expedite the process of legislating on this matter to make sure we have equal treatment, respect and protection of the dignity of the intersex persons and of all Kenyans.

Source: The Star March 22, 2019 03:00 UTC