Acceptance of homosexuality in Kenya 2002-2019
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.
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.
