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Ugandan Mothers Redefining Family by Standing with Their LGBT Children

by MWA KenyaTrends May 19, 2025May 19, 2025No Comments

As Africa grapples with Western conservative groups’ agenda disguised as “protecting family values,” a powerful story of resilience and love emerges from Uganda and across the continent. It is the story of mothers who courageously stand by their LGBT children, challenging deep-rooted norms and reimagining what family truly means. Early this month, Nairobi hosted a …

Nairobi County GBV Contacts

by MWA KenyaPublications April 23, 2025April 23, 2025No Comments

When Protests Aren’t Enough: Rethinking Femicide In Kenya

by MWA KenyaBlog April 23, 2025April 24, 2025No Comments

By Peaceloise Mbae A Kenyan woman is murdered every two days, yet femicide is still not considered a crime by our justice system. We have marched, mourned, and mobilized from Nairobi to Kisumu, Mombasa, Meru, Eldoret, and Nakuru. The streets have echoed with chants and cries against femicide in Kenya. The media has done broadcasts. …

Fighting Burnout in LGBTQ+ Activism: The Power of Collective Care

by MWA KenyaBlog April 14, 2025April 14, 2025No Comments

A question was posed in one of our chapter groups: “Hi folks. Let’s do a quick check-in. How are you feeling?” I feel so drained. I feel so removed from everything that is happening. I have no energy to fight anymore.” Another member responded, “Same. Sometimes, I wonder if I am making a difference at …