National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetangula became the latest high-ranking government official to criticize the Supreme Court over its ruling on LGBTQ registration.
The Supreme Court on February 24, ruled that Kenyan authorities were wrong to ban the gay community from registering a rights organisation.
Wetangula in a terse statement faulted the Judiciary noting that it had a duty to uphold the moral fibre of the country.
“Kenya is deeply religious. Each individual and public institution has a duty to uphold, defend and protect public morals.
“The Supreme Court pronouncement may lead to unintended and unhelpful consequences,” the Speaker stated.
The statement by Wetangula came a day after Attorney General Justin Muturi announced that he will challenge the Supreme Court ruling allowing the registration of LGBTQ as Non-Governmental Organisations (NGOs).
While disagreeing with the ruling, Muturi remarked that Kenyans should be allowed to state their opinion on the issue of LGBTQ people since it weighs on life.
He further stated that the discussion of the registration of LGBTQ groups should be brought to the church for debate.
The church on its part has vehemently disagreed with the ruling stating that it was eroding the moral fibre of the country.
Archbishop Arthur Kitonga of Redeemed Gospel Churches of Kenya argued that the country would be cursed if the registration process of LGBTQ groups was followed.
His sentiments were echoed by CITAM presiding bishop Calisto Odede who opined that we were in danger of allowing other immoral laws in the country.
"We encourage Kenyans of moral integrity to reject, resist and oppose this supreme court ruling as it will erode our societal norms and morals. We call upon Christians and Kenyans of good will to stand out in opposition to this ruling and express their disagreement openly," read part of statement by Bishop Odede.
Homa Bay Town Member of Parliament George Kaluma stated that he will table a bill in parliament criminalising homosexuality.
