Amid all the bad, sad news of the last year or so with regard to Africa’s LGBTQ community, there have been a few, quiet, small wins that may have gone unnoticed by the majority. For me, this was amazing news, considering that long before the advent of social media, blackmail and extortion were a major feature affecting the lives of Kenya's LGBTQ+ community. This forced many members of the community to remain in the shadows for fear of being their true selves. I will, however, tell you why one of a few attempts to blackmail or extort me in those days failed. This newfound willingness and courage to confront blackmailers and extortionists before the law counts as a win in my book.

Source: The Star May 17, 2024 02:23 UTC