Moving from “hiding” to “seen” as an LBQ Woman

There’s a kind of exhaustion that doesn’t come from work or lack of sleep. It comes from constantly editing yourself. For many lesbian, bisexual, and queer (LBQ) women, the “before” phase isn’t just about hiding; it’s about managing how you exist in the world so you can stay safe, accepted, or simply unbothered. That can …

Spiritual Wellbeing: Tips to Reconcile Spirituality and Sexuality

By Sylvia Otieno Spirituality is one of the most intimate aspects of human existence. It shapes how we understand ourselves, how we interpret the world, and how we search for meaning in moments of confusion, loss, joy, and longing. Yet for many lesbian, bisexual, and queer women in Kenya, spirituality becomes the very battlefield where …

Celebrating Paralegal Graduates at the Forefront of LGBTQ+ Rights Advocacy

In a country where queer identities remain criminalized under archaic laws, a powerful movement is rising, and its leaders are now trained, equipped, and ready to challenge injustice at the grassroots. The National Gay and Lesbian Human Rights Commission (NGLHRC), in partnership with Minority Women in Action (MWA), Cosmopolitan Affirming Community, ISHTAR, and other allies, …