Likoni MP Mishi Mboko has said she did not call for the killing of members of the LGBTQIA+ community.
Speaking on Friday, the legislator said that her earlier remarks and those of Nyali MP Mohammed Ali meant that Kenya should not allow its practice.
She claimed that it was evil forces trying to change the way God planned the life of human beings.
"What could be the reason why God created a man and from him, he created a woman so that they can pair and fill the world now evil forces are trying to change God's script.
"Washindwe! We aren't advocating for the killing of LGBTQIA but we can't entertain their agenda in our county," Mboko said.
Her remarks were in response to Prof Makau Mutua's words that the two legislators spread hate speech against LGBTQIA.
He added that it was a shame they were advocating for their extermination instead of protecting their rights as legislators.
What’s this primitive crusade and hate speech against LGBTQIA+ people by MPs including @MbokoMishi and @MohaJichoPevu? MPs should protect the rights of all people, not advocate for the extermination or destruction of anyone, including sexual minorities. Shame on Neanderthal MPs.
— Prof Makau Mutua (@makaumutua) January 12, 2023
Earlier in the week, Mboko said LGBTQIA+ should not be entertained in Kenya.
Her counterpart Ali added that time should not be wasted on discussing the community because it is ungodly.
He even suggested that they should be jailed.
LGBTQ should not be entertained in our country anymore!!.
— Hon. Mishi Mboko, CBS (@MbokoMishi) January 11, 2023
Let us not waste time discussing LQBTQ or whatever name they call it. It’s illegal, God doesn’t like it and we should not entertain it. On this one Democracy my foot! Jail them
— Mohammed Ali, HSC (@MohaJichoPevu) January 10, 2023
The LGBTQIA+ issue has been the talk of the town since activist Edwin Chiloba's dead body was found dumped inside a metal box by the roadside in Eldoret.
His death saw pro-LGBTQ celebrities condemn the act, saying that Chiloba's death was war on the community.
The main suspect later confessed to have killed Chiloba who was their partner over cheating.
Other leaders have also expressed their stand on the matter:
Woman was created for man, and vice versa. Stop your LGBTQ NONSENSE! https://t.co/dhRrJA391B
— Hon. George Peter Kaluma (@gpdkaluma) January 11, 2023
Thank you @StateDept. Chiloba's death is a huge loss to the community. Very few are able to stick their heads out and bravely stand for LGBTQ rights like he did. We should all strive to create a more inclusive & accepting society where everyone is treated with dignity & equality. https://t.co/4kvo1ozMfs
— Hon. Esther M Passaris (@EstherPassaris) January 11, 2023
