Rigathi Gachagua, Kenya’s deputy president, reaffirmed the country’s long-standing resolve not to “condone” same-sex relationships.
He emphasised that Kenya will fight back against any attempt to impose the same on its people, emphasising the need to preserve its traditions and customs.
“Any attempts to legalize Homosexual behaviour in Kenya will not be tolerated by us. Respect for our ideals is required, and there will be no going back” Tweeted he.
Gachagua made the remarks on Thursday while taking part in a programme in Nairobi, the country’s capital, honouring International Women’s Day.
The vice president’s remarks came just a month after president William Ruto said that when it comes to same-sex relationships, national laws will govern.
On Wednesday, September 7, he told CNN’s Christiane Amanpour that, in contrast to challenges like unemployment and hunger, homosexuality and difficulties around it were not a “serious issue” for most Kenyans.
“We have Kenyan law, we have the Kenyan Constitution, we have our tradition, we have our customs, we will continue to respect other people’s custom as they respect our custom and our traditions,” he said.
