Africa
LGBTQ+ travel in Kenya
CriminalizedLegal status
Is Kenya LGBTQ+ friendly?
Conservative society; gangs use dating apps to rob and blackmail gay men. Nairobi has a discreet scene; public affection risks arrest.
LGBTQ+ laws
| Status | |
|---|---|
| Same-sex relationships legal | No |
| Same-sex marriage | No |
| Civil unions or partnerships | No |
| Legal gender change | No |
| Anti-discrimination law | No |
| Legal penalty | Up to 14 years in prison (Penal Code section 162) |
LGBTQ+ friendliness by place in Kenya
| Place | Rating |
|---|---|
| Nairobi | 2/5 · Hostile |
| Maasai Mara | 2/5 · Hostile |
| Diani Beach | 2/5 · Hostile |
| Mombasa | 2/5 · Hostile |
| Lamu | 1/5 · Dangerous |
| Watamu | 2/5 · Hostile |
| Naivasha | 2/5 · Hostile |
| Malindi | 2/5 · Hostile |
LGBTQ+ friendly by place
Sources
- ILGA World database
- US State Department travel advisory
- UK FCDO travel advice: Kenya
- Kenya Electronic Travel Authorisation (Directorate of Immigration Services)
- Kenya eFNS: Class N Digital Nomad Permit
- Speedtest Global Index: Kenya
- World Bank open data
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