Kenya MP likens homosexuality to terrorism

[Trumplestiltskin 5,791]

It's a shame that in the 21st century that there are people out there with a 19th century outlook. Just shameful.

Kenya MP likens homosexuality to terrorism

A top Kenyan leader has said that homosexuality in the country is as bad a problem as terrorism – but claimed that existing laws are tough enough.

Aden Duale, from President Uhuru Kenyatta's ruling Jubilee coalition, said in response to MPs demanding harsher laws that legal sanctions did not need to be stepped up.

Legislator Alois Lentoimaga asked: "Can't we just be brave enough, seeing that we are a sovereign state, and outlaw gayism and lesbianism, the way Uganda has done?"

In February, Uganda’s President Yoweri Museveni signed a bill criminalising homosexuality in the country, prompting some international donors to suspend aid.

The bill will see those found guilty of “homosexuality” sentenced to 14 years in jail.

Duale, who speaks on behalf of the Kenyan government in the assembly, said: "We need to go on and address this issue the way we want to address terrorism.

"It's as serious as terrorism. It's as serious as any other social evil," hesaid.

He was referring in particular to a recent spate of attacks, which were carried out by al Qa’ida-linked Somali Islamist militants in retaliation for Kenya's intervention in neighbouring Somalia.

But Duale said the Kenyan constitution and the penal code already had sufficient anti-gay provisions, denying the government was reluctant to tighten such laws for fear of losing international aid.

[catdog 1]

It's a cultural thing. They also eat falafel.