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The Gay and Lesbian Coalition of Kenya (GALCK) is now galck+ Our name is no longer an abbreviation. The name change was a result of the growth and intersectionality we have witnessed in the Kenyan LGBTQ+ movement. 1/9

I just read Ghana's anti homosexuality bill and I feel vomit in my throat. Queer people cannot be in media? You will go to jail if you portray anything remotely queer on social media or in your art? They are telling every single person to hunt down queer people 🤮🤮🤮🤢

@mierenneuker_ @SiRRNingaa Us calling out the hypocrisy of him picking a role that perpetuates what he calls sin is not us "lusting." He's a bitch and you are one too.

Your Vote is Your Future. Be diligent with it! In our Episode 1 of the #QueeringTheBallot , we talk about How Laws Shape Our Lives, delving into the relationship between the lived experiences of the “common mwananchi” including LGBTIQ+ Kenyans, discrimination fatigue, distrust in government systems and voter apathy. What does it mean to be involved in a civic space that doesn’t always accommodate diversity?… Featuring Mathendu Muchoki (Moderator) and Masafu Okwara , Marylize Biubwa @ShogaNamba1 and Adrian Kibe (Panelists) and shot at @queerafricannet The full episode is out on YouTube! Link in our bio💐 Queering The Ballot II is a project by INEND, @NGLHRC , @galckplus Here is the Full Episode : youtu.be/h32nwbIFDxU?si… #OurVoteOurFuture #UkoKadi

balloons on the profile today 🎈 latest 20 today,… glad to have made it this far!

seeing queer South Africans on their second divorces while here in Kenya we’re still stuck trying to repeal colonial-era laws criminalizing same-sex intimacy… yeah, the contrast is doing a lot 😅

Episode II: Queer & On the Ballot in Kenya 🇰🇪🏳️‍🌈 A snippet on running for office while queer, courage, backlash, and showing up anyway. Featuring David Kuria & Range Mwita. Full episode out this week. Playlist: youtube.com/playlist?list=… A project by galck+, @NGLHRC & @INENDorg

Queering The Ballot Campaign Change requires more than pointing fingers. It requires reflection, action, and showing up,especially at the ballot box as LGBTIQ+ Kenyans citizens and declaring that this is OUR country,OUR business IS this country and we are done watching from the sidelines! We navigate a system that was not built for us, a system that questions our right to exist even when the law is clear that No Kenyan should face discrimination based on sexual orientation or gender identity. Our Trans and Enby Siblings, @IEBCKenya made it clear that your gender marker cannot and should not prevent you from exercising your constitutional right, all you need is: ✅ Your name to match your ID ✅ Your fingerprints to match ✅ You are of voting age We need systems that allow queer people to show up exactly as they are. Not systems that force us to hide, to shrink, to disappear. 📌 Register to vote 📌 Verify your details 📌 Show up on election day 📌 Vote Wiely and do NOT forget to Hold leaders accountable Refuse to be invisible, Vote! Watch the Full Queering The Ballot Podcast Episode 1 Here: youtube.com/watch?v=h32nwb… Queering The Ballot II is a project by @galckplus @NGLHRC #OurVoteOurFuture #QueeringTheBallot

And did 💜

So much happening with queer rights across the continent right now. Senegal moving to further criminalize existence, and Ghana reviving its anti-LGBTQ bill again. The misplaced priorities are staggering.

Homofascism on the rise

Mind you Africa was never homophobic till them colonizers arrived

Moments like this remind us that justice is possible. Deep gratitude to our partners at @NGLHRC , @IshtarMSM and the many community paralegals who stand with survivors, pursue accountability, and keep showing up for our community every single day.

February only had 28 days but still packed four full weeks of movement energy, organizing, convenings, community moments, a few big milestones, and big queer energy all around. Catch the highlights in this month’s Queerly mailchi.mp/39f552ed7529/t…

Gay to gay: do whatever you have to do not to feel like a victim of life, because the world won’t hesitate to make you one.

Today, India elected its first lesbian MP. She was among those who led the struggle for decriminalisation only a few years ago. It's a major moment for the world's largest democracy 🇮🇳

I love this 🙌🏳️‍🌈

@Willykamau01 @INENDorg @NGLHRC Again, I am reiterating we can’t help your situation because of our policies. Please try another way but the decision is final.

@galckplus @INENDorg @NGLHRC For me, I feel @galckplus has deliberately locked me out and discriminated against me based on my geographical location. However, I may be wrong..😑

Queering the Ballot II Podcast is here!🏳️‍🌈🇰🇪 A project by galck+, @INENDorg & @NGLHRC Pilot episode: How Laws Shape Our Lives, because the law affects us all. Full episode this week! youtube.com/playlist?list=…

Broken by whose standards? We are so sorry Ian for not meeting your expectations. Block buttons are there for a reason. As you were. ✌🏽

love idk, but that’s a ripe age to get out and vote for leaders who will make a change cause at the moment…heh Here’s a link for voting essentials ie where to update your ID and where to register to vote. #sirininumbers #QTBII #MustGoMustGo drive.google.com/drive/folders/…