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Same-sex relations are criminalized under Sections 162 and 165 of Kenya's Penal Code (in force since 1897), with penalties of up to 14 years for 'unnatural offenses' (21 years without consent) and 5 years for 'indecent practices between males'. The 2010 Constitution explicitly bans same-sex marriage. Several foreign affairs ministries maintain active travel advisories for Kenya. We recommend consulting official sources before planning any travel.

Population 53,3M Capital Nairobi Language Swahili, English Currency Kenyan Shilling (KES)

Legal framework · Kenya

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LGBT identity
Criminalized · up to 21 years prison
Penal Code Sections 162 ('unnatural offenses', 14 years; 21 without consent) and 165 ('indecent practices between males', 5 years) · since 1897
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Partnership recognition
Not recognized · constitutional ban
Article 45(2) of the Constitution of Kenya (2010): 'Every adult has the right to marry a person of the opposite sex'

Official sources
check before traveling to Kenya

Foreign affairs ministries publish updated travel advisories. For destinations with restrictive legal frameworks we recommend consulting several official sources before planning.

U.S. State Department

Level 2 (Exercise Increased Caution) due to violent crime such as armed carjacking, mugging, home invasion, and kidnapping at any time.

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UK FCDO

Advises against all travel to border areas with Somalia (Mandera, Wajir, Garissa, Lamu) and all but essential travel to other areas due to terrorism risk.

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