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LGBTQ+ Safety — Kenya
What travelers need to know about lgbtq+ safety in Kenya. What is legal at home can be a serious crime here — each rule links to its official source.
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Kenyan law criminalizes same-sex sexual activity — the penal code prohibits 'carnal knowledge against the order of nature' with a maximum penalty of 14 years, and a separate statute criminalizes sex between men with a maximum of 21 years.
Up to 14 years imprisonment (general) or up to 21 years (sex between men).
§ US State Dept — KenyaVerified Jul 29, 2026
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