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on the situation of homosexuals all over the world may not be completely
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Updated 98-08-19
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Information on the situation for homosexuals
in Kenya:
Illegal
Homosexuality is considered
an act against the order of nature. Imprisonment for (male) homosexual
acts, or even an attempt to do such acts, may extend to up to 14 years.
The legal situation for lesbians is unclear.
If you have any further
information on the current situation in Kenya, please contact
me.
Age of consent |
Male-Female |
Male-Male |
Female-Female |
Kenya |
? |
X |
X? |
Homosexual acts between men
are severely punished.
No information on the age of consent for heterosexual acts was found.
Further information on the
situation in Kenya can be found at:
TDC
- Kenya
Africa
Online - Kenya
Bwana
Zulia's Kenya Travel Guide
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Statistics:
Republic,
Africa
Area:
580,367 km²
Population:
30.5 mill.
Capital:
Nairobi
Currency:
shilling
Independence
Day: Dec. 12 |
ISO 3166 Internet Country Code(s):
.ke
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