Kenya registered an increase in homosexuality acceptance in 2019. According to the survey, 14 percent of respondents in the country stated same-sex relations should be accepted by society. Although still at a low level, this share grew from only one percent in 2002.
Homosexuality is criminalized by Kenya's Penal Code and punishable with 5 to 14 years imprisonment. Same-sex marriage is banned by the constitution and same-sex couples are not allowed to adopt children.
People stating that homosexuality should be accepted by society in Kenya from 2002 to 2019
* Surveys were conducted via telephone or face-to-face interviews depending on the country. Sample sizes most commonly ranged between 1,000 and 2,000 per country. More detailed information on methodology and survey period for each country may be found here.
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