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Kenya court ruling double-edged sword for gays and lesbians

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Felix Maringa
March 4, 2023

Kenya's Supreme Court has ruled that the gay community can register a rights organization, repealing a ban by the NGO registration board. Gay sex remains illegal. DW spoke to a lawyer who fears the court's ruling could also have unwanted repercussions.

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