Homa Bay Town MP Peter Kaluma has criticized the government's recent decision to support a United Nations resolution aimed at protecting LGBTQ+ individuals from violence and discrimination.
In a statement on Wednesday, July 9, the outspoken MP accused the government of betraying Kenya’s cultural values by aligning with such efforts.
"Homosexuality/LGBTQ perversion imposed upon developing nations by the West is destroying our societies. We cannot support it in whatever form. It is repugnant to our culture, is detrimental to health, is contrary to our faiths and is outright unacceptable," he said.
Kaluma argued that Western nations, whom he accused of exporting what he called LGBTQ ideology, are now backtracking after witnessing its consequences.
"The West who brought it upon humankind have noted its dangers and are running from it: from the USA to Europe, laws have been passed against various aspects of homosexuality,” he added.
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Kaluma urged the government to rescind its support for the UN resolution, warning that Parliament would not support any agreement perceived to promote LGBTQ+ rights within the country.
"Please reverse your decision herein. It is outright insupportable. Our cultural values are priceless and can't be traded for anything under the sun. Parliament won’t ratify any agreement permitting homosexuality in Kenya as I sit there," he concluded.
On Monday, July 7, the United Nations Human Rights Council voted 29 in favor, 15 against, with 3 abstentions, to renew the mandate of the Independent Expert on protection against violence and discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity.
Among the 29 countries that voted in favor of this important resolution was Kenya, joining nations such as Chile, Germany, and South Africa.
The mandate will continue to be led by South African expert Graeme Reid whose role involves monitoring and reporting on the treatment of LGBTQ+ individuals worldwide.
