Supreme Court ruling on LGBTQ groups ‘undermines the very core of our nation’ - Ezekiel Mutua

In a strongly-worded statement issued on Thursday, Ezekiel Mutua, the head of the Music Copyright Society of Kenya, voiced his staunch opposition to what he perceives as attempts to legitimize homosexuality through the Kenyan court system.

“These bizarre decisions undermine the very core of our nation. Our foundation is built on the acknowledgement of God Almighty of all creation and family as the key pillar of society,” he said.

He went on to draw a controversial analogy, suggesting that if the LGBTQ+ community were granted the freedom to form their own associations, it would set a precedent that could potentially extend to allowing terrorists and other illegal groups similar freedoms.

Mutua emphasized that, according to the Kenyan Constitution, homosexuality remains outlawed.

The CEO cited the late Dr. Myles Munroe, stating, "There's no amount of legislation that can make an exit the entry..."

He further argued that recent court decisions challenge the fundamental values upon which the nation is built.

According to Mutua, Kenya's foundation is rooted in the acknowledgement of God Almighty as the creator and family as the cornerstone of society.

Additionally, he pointed to Section 11 of the Constitution, which recognizes culture as "the cumulative civilization of the Kenyan people," asserting that homosexuality is not aligned with Kenyan culture.

Mutua vehemently stated, "Same-sex marriage is therefore against our core values, the constitution, and religious beliefs and must not be sanitized through strange court decisions."

What’s more, religious leaders have condemned the ruling, asserting that it contradicts the core tenets of their faith and challenges traditional values upheld in Kenyan society.

 “We’re going to have zoophiles, paedophiles, drug abusers and terrorists soon asking for their rights soon enough,” said religious leaders during an Anti-LGBTQ+ protest.

This statement by Ezekiel Mutua highlights the ongoing debate surrounding LGBTQ+ rights and legal recognition in Kenya.

It comes after the Kenyan Supreme Court ruled yesterday that the National Gay and Lesbian Human Rights Commission (NGLHRC) must be allowed to officially register as a non-governmental organization (NGO).

The controversy surrounding the decision underscores the complex and divisive nature of LGBTQ+ rights issues in Kenya, where traditional values and religious beliefs often collide with calls for greater inclusivity and equal rights for all citizens.