Kenya’s President Criticizes Court Ruling on LGBTQ Group

Kenya’s President Criticizes Court Ruling on LGBTQ Group
Kenyas President William Ruto looks on during an interview at the 36th Ordinary Session of the Assembly of the African Union (AU) at the African Union headquarters in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, on Feb. 19, 2023. Eduardo Soteras/AFP via Getty Images
The Associated Press
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NAIROBI, Kenya—President William Ruto of Kenya criticized a recent Supreme Court ruling that allows an activist to register an LGBTQ rights organization, reiterating that the country’s stance on same-sex marriage remained unchanged.

The national board that oversees non-governmental organizations had denied the activist’s registration request. Kenya’s High Court and the Court of Appeal said the board acted improperly, and on Feb. 24, the Supreme Court agreed, dismissing the board’s further appeal.