High Court Postpones Legalization Ruling On Gay Love Making In Kenya
The High Court of Kenya, through Judge Chacha Mwita has postponed the case of the ruling on legalization of gay love making in Kenya. Activists behind the movement have pushed a hashtag #Repeal162, which if confirmed would make it legal in the country.
The ruling has been postponed to May 2019 after Judge Chacha Mwita said that the decision not ready as some judges were busy.
Our sources say that considering that this is a very sensitive matter in the African context, the court is treading carefully and consulting with everyone in influential government posiitions.
Here is how Twitter reacted:
Reasons #Repeal162 ruling postponement:— DENIS NZIOKA (@DenisNzioka) February 22, 2019
Bench has not 'finalised' their decision.
"Administrative challenges and full dockets have made them unable to decide."
“We are still planning when to regroup,” judge says. “The judges have asked me to ask you to give us up to May.”
The ruling of #repeal162 has been postponed 😭😭😭. The bench has not finalized making their decision.— The Commission (@NGLHRC) February 22, 2019
To say we are disappointed would be an understatement
"Constitutions are not meant to protect only the individuals that we like, and to leave unprotected those who are unpopular, or those the majority may find morally objectionable. Nor should a person’s identity be the reason to deny them protection" #Repeal162— FRANKLINE MICHAEL OTIENO (@frankmichaelO) February 22, 2019
Morning from Nairobi’s packed Milimani High Court, Room 1, 3rd floor, where history could be made today in the fight for #LGBTIQ rights in #Africa. #Kenya activists are waiting for a verdict in their challenge of laws criminalizing homosexuality. #repeal162— Matina Stevis-Gridneff (@MatinaStevis) February 22, 2019
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