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Kenyatta mourns volleyball icon Janet Wanja as a symbol of strength » Capital News

NAIROBI, Kenya, Dec 28 – Former President Uhuru Kenyatta has mourned the death of Kenya’s volleyball icon, Janet Wanja, who passed away on Friday morning after being diagnosed with stage-four gallbladder cancer. Kenyatta described Wanja as a trailblazer in Kenyan sports who inspired countless young athletes through her exceptional talent, dedication, and leadership both on and off the…

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Prophetess Mary Kagendo at the Centre of Kenya's Politics- SENIOR CITIZENS TALK

On Senior Citizens Talk today is Kenyan Prophetess Mary Kagendo with Kivumbi Earnest Benjamin. Ø How God Called Her out of a Witchcraft FamilyØ How she is at the Centre of Kenya’s Politics with a Spiritual EyeØ How she returned to Life after a Nasty Accident that claimed her two daughtersØ Confronted by Devil Agents Many TimesØ Stopped Tsunami Hit on Kenya Subscribe and Watch here

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The Legacy and Leadership of Former Kenyan President Uhuru Kenyatta

The Legacy and Leadership of Former Kenyan President Uhuru Kenyatta   In the annals of Kenyan history, few figures have left as indelible a mark as Uhuru Kenyatta. As the fourth President of Kenya, he held office from 2013 to 2022, overseeing a crucial period in the nation’s history.   His leadership was marked by both accomplishments and challenges, making him a figure of considerable debate and…

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KENYA: LA FAMILLE DE L’ANCIEN PRÉSIDENT UHURU KENYATTA HARCELÉE. LE GOUVERNEMENT RUTO ORDONNE L’ANNULATION DE 28 PERMIS DE PORTS D’ARMES.

L’ancien président Uhuru Kenyatta veut maintenant savoir ce que le gouvernement attend de sa famille. S’exprimant vendredi, Uhuru a déclaré que son silence ne devait pas être pris pour de la lâcheté. “Le fait que je sois silencieux ne signifie pas que j’ai peur. Qu’est-ce que ma mère et mes enfants ont à voir avec quoi que ce soit ? Kama shida yenu ni mimi. Je suis là”, a-t-il déclaré. « Que…

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Former Kenyatta son's residence raided

Former President Uhuru Kenyatta has claimed that his first-born son Jomo’s residence in Karen was raided by mysterious individuals who identified themselves as police officers on Friday. Addressing the media on Friday night, the furious Uhuru said the alleged DCI officers arrived at his son’s residence seeking to ransack the place. “I got a report from my son that he came and the watchman said…

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RDC-insécurité dans l'Est : Uhuru Kenyatta, Bemba et Nyamwisi en réunion ce mercredi à Goma

Par Charles Mapinduzi Uhuru Kenyatta, facilitateur désigné de la Communauté d’Afrique de l’Est dans le conflit qui oppose la République démocratique du Congo au M23 est arrivé à Goma (Nord-Kivu) ce mercredi 12 juillet. L’ancien président kényan s’y réunira avec les ministres congolais de la défense Jean-Pierre Bemba et de l’intégration régionale Antipas Mbusa Nyamwisi pour parler du retour de la…

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Good People Doing Good Things -- Peter Tabichi

I apologize in advance for a repeat of one of my good people posts from April 2019, but this guy is well-deserving of being so honoured a second time, and I think you’ll agree! I would like to introduce you to Peter Tabichi.  Peter is a Kenyan science teacher and Franciscan friar at the Keriko Mixed Day Secondary School in Pwani Village in a remote part of Kenya’s Rift Valley.  More than 90% of…

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Has Kenya Constitution 2010 Delivered for Kenyans?

The Kenya constitution 2010 was promulgated in 2010 coming into effect in 2012 with the general election that year being conducted under the new constitution. The 2010 constitution was promulgated ostensibly to bring greater equality to the Kenyan political landscape, promising more prosperity, greater individual and media freedoms, reduction of the powers of the presidency to curtail the…

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House invites memoranda on Ruto's Cabinet, foreign service nominees » Capital News

NAIROBI, Kenya, Dec 28 – The National Assembly has invited the public to submit memoranda regarding the upcoming approval hearings for three of President William Ruto’s nominees to the Cabinet. In a notice published on Saturday, the National Assembly called on the public to provide written statements under oath (affidavits), supported by any relevant evidence, contesting the suitability of any of…

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Ruto Ally Explains Why She Rejected the President's Appointment

Ruto Ally Explains Why She Rejected the President's Appointment

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Happy belated revolutionary birthday to author and academic Ngũgĩ wa Thiong'o, who was born on January 5, 1938, in Kamiriithu in Kenya. Growing up while Kenya was still a British settler-colony, Ngũgĩ and his family experienced firsthand the lethal violence of colonialism, with his brother, who actively fought in the Kenya Land and Freedom Army (KLFA), being fatally shot and his mother tortured by the colonial government.

Ngũgĩ’s wide literary oeuvre places him as one of Africa’s foremost authors. His works challenged among other things, the neo-colonial regimes of both President’s Kenyatta and Moi, scathingly exposing their allegiance to Kenya’s erstwhile colonial masters and subservience to imperialism in general. By pushing African artists, himself included, to pick up writing in their own mother-tongues, Ngũgĩ sought to lay bare the critical role played by language, culture and literature in solidifying the colonial project. That is, by providing exclusively, the enemy’s worldview, against which Africans were to compare themselves and ultimately emulate.

His play, Ngaahika Ndeenda (I Will Marry When I Want), co-authored with Ngũgĩ wa Mirii, offered an especially searing class analysis of “post-colonial” Kenya that proved too much for the ruling class to handle. Its production was shut-down and both authors arrested. Incidentally, this arrest and unlawful detention occurred 46 years ago this month, a period that has seen Kenya’s President Ruto and his dictatorial regime ramp up abductions, forced disappearances and murders of its own citizenry. The echoes of colonialism clearly still reverberate. For Kenyans and Africans as a whole, it’s Not Yet Uhuru!

Long Live Ngũgĩ waThiong'o!

#NguguwaThiongo #Kenya #LandBack #FreethePeople #panafricanism #HomelandorDeath #PanAfricanismorPerish #DefendAFRICA #Organize #JoinanOrganization #allafricanpeoplesrevolutionaryparty #BuildtheAAPRP #BuildTheAAWRU #AAPRP #AAWRU #JoinTheAfricanRevolution #Liberation #HandsOffHaiti

#USoutofEverywhere #FranceoutofEverywhere #EuropeoutofEverywhere #UsoutoftheUS

#abolishNATO #shutdownafricom #antiimperialism #anticolonialism #antineocolonialism #antizi

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RDC-insécurité dans l'Est : Uhuru Kenyatta, Bemba et Nyamwisi en réunion ce mercredi à Goma

Par Charles Mapinduzi Uhuru Kenyatta, facilitateur désigné de la Communauté d’Afrique de l’Est dans le conflit qui oppose la République démocratique du Congo au M23 est arrivé à Goma (Nord-Kivu) ce mercredi 12 juillet. L’ancien président kényan s’y réunira avec les ministres congolais de la défense Jean-Pierre Bemba et de l’intégration régionale Antipas Mbusa Nyamwisi pour parler du retour de la…

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Being Gay is African: A Historical Perspective

The assertion that homosexuality is a Western concept is a myth largely propagated by colonial influences and the import of Christianity. Historically, African cultures have recognized and included various forms of same-sex relationships and identities, which have only been obscured by later colonial and religious narratives.

Contemporary Conflicts and Historical Evidence

During his visit to Africa in 2015, US President Barack Obama highlighted the legal discrimination against LGBT individuals. In Kenya, he emphasized the importance of treating all individuals equally, irrespective of their differences. Kenyan President Uhuru Kenyatta responded by asserting that Kenyan culture does not accept homosexuality. This sentiment is not unique and has been echoed by other African leaders such as Robert Mugabe of Zimbabwe, Goodluck Jonathan of Nigeria, and Yoweri Museveni of Uganda. However, historical evidence contradicts these assertions.

Historical Examples of Homosexuality in Africa

Ancient and Pre-Colonial Evidence

Yoruba Language: The Yoruba language has a term, "adofuro," which describes someone who engages in anal sex. This term, which predates colonial influence, indicates an awareness of homosexual behavior.

Azande Warriors: In the 19th century, the Azande people of Sudan and the Democratic Republic of Congo practiced same-sex relationships where warriors would marry young men due to the scarcity of women. These relationships were socially accepted and included rituals and formal marriage customs​ (Face2Face Africa)​.

King Mwanga II of Buganda: King Mwanga II of Uganda openly engaged in homosexual relationships with his male servants before the advent of Christian missionaries who brought condemnation​ (JSTOR Daily)​.

Ancient Egypt: Paintings and records suggest that Nyankh-Khnum and Knum-Hotep, royal servants in ancient Egypt, may have had a homosexual relationship. These men were depicted in affectionate poses and shared a tomb, highlighting the acceptance of their relationship within their society​ (AfricaOTR)​.

Meru Community in Kenya: The Mugawe, religious leaders among the Meru, often dressed in women's clothes and married men. This role was not just accepted but integrated into the spiritual and social fabric of the community​ (AfricaOTR)​.

Anthropological Insights

Marc Epprecht, a historian, documents various forms of same-sex relationships across Africa that were ignored or misinterpreted by early Western anthropologists. These relationships ranged from love affairs to ritualistic practices. For example, among the Imbangala of Angola, same-sex relationships were part of ritual magic. Similarly, in South Africa, temporary "mine marriages" were formed among men working in mines during colonial times​ (JSTOR Daily)​.

The Influence of Christianity and Colonialism

The rise of fundamental Christianity, heavily influenced by American televangelists since the 1980s, has significantly shaped the contemporary African stance on homosexuality. Many Africans argue that homosexuality is against Biblical teachings, yet the Bible itself is not part of African historical culture. This adoption of a Western religious framework to argue against homosexuality demonstrates a significant cultural shift influenced by colonialism.

The Political Use of Homophobia

Populist homophobia has become a political tool in many African countries. Politicians gain votes by promoting anti-gay sentiments, creating an environment where hatred and violence against LGBT individuals are not only accepted but encouraged. This has led to severe consequences, such as corrective rapes in South Africa and oppressive laws across the continent.

Reclaiming African Heritage

To combat the dangerous narrative that homosexuality is un-African, it is crucial to retell and reclaim African history. African culture historically celebrated diversity and promoted acceptance, including various sexual orientations and gender identities. By acknowledging and teaching this true history, we can foster a more inclusive and equitable society.

Reaffirming our commitment to historical accuracy and cultural inclusivity is essential. True African heritage is one of acceptance and recognition of all its members, regardless of their sexuality.