National Gay and Lesbian Human Rights Commission

National Gay and Lesbian Human Rights Commission NGLHRC is a national organization that provides legal aid and works to change the law and policy towa

The National Gay and Le***an Human Rights Commission (NGLHRC) is a charitable trust that seeks to complement the efforts of existing LGBTIQ organizations by; a) engaging in incremental litigation and documentation to build a body of evidence for decriminalization; b) offering expertise technical support in the struggle for legal reform, specifically in the interpretation and implementation of the Constitution; and c) building a vibrant q***r culture that affirms the freedoms of expression and association as well as civil political participation in society. Founded by six young legal advocates, NGLHRC announced its foundation at its inaugural Gay and Le***an Awards in December 2012. Held in Nairobi's City Hall, the Awards affirmed the Kenyan-ness of the LGBTIQ community while demanding for their inclusion in public and social organizing spaces. Since then, NGLHRC has been encouraging diversity and agitating for public dialogue on s*x, s*xuality, gender and non-conformity.

18/09/2026

Happy Friday, friends ☕️

It’s Qahawa time, and we’re back with Part Two of our conversation with the lawyers behind the Commission’s legal work.

This time, Njeri, Masafu, Sally and Chelsea are getting into the highlights, meaningful moments and cases that have left a lasting impact throughout their work at the Commission✨.

Everything from the victories worth celebrating and the cases that stay with you long after they’re over, to the community events and moments of connection beyond the courtroom❤️.

16/09/2026

When your colleagues understood the assignment a little too well😂✨

Let us know your favorite look in the comments!👀

This , we are thinking about the ways our societies can either make life more difficult or make it more possible.For s...
11/09/2026

This , we are thinking about the ways our societies can either make life more difficult or make it more possible.

For so many of us, the ability to see a future for ourselves is deeply connected to how we are treated, what protections exist for us and whether we are able to live with dignity and belonging.

Prevention is also about creating environments where people have reasons to feel safe, connected and hopeful about the lives ahead of them. That means looking beyond individual experiences and asking what needs to change around us.

09/09/2026

We’re officially live! 🎉

The new Commission website is here, and who better to give you a little tour than the people who helped bring it to life?

From the Knowledge Hub to the Gallery, the Co-Create Manifesto and everything in between, our team has their favourites. Now we want to know yours.

Head to nglhrc.com, have a look around and tell us what you think.

Found something you love? Something we could do better? We’d love to hear from you❤️ Find the feedback form in our Stories.

08/09/2026

Have you watched our most recent episode of Q***ring the Ballot II yet? 👀

As we head towards another election, host Kevin Mwachiro Kevin Mwachiro is joined by Diana Gichengo and Essy Adhiambo Essy to ask what it really means to choose our leaders.

Wealth should not be a substitute for a track record of working for the people, and feeling removed from what is happening around us should not be an excuse for political apathy. Because for most of us, regardless of where we live or what we have, we are only as protected as the systems around us.

Our responsibility doesn’t start or end at the ballot box✊🏾.

🎥 The full Episode 5 is now available on YouTube.

📍 Q***r African Network (QAN)
🎥 Shot by: Receptive Media

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04/09/2026

Happy Friday, Friends💐

It’s Qahawa time☕️ and this time we’re keeping things in house and bringing you the lawyers behind the Commission’s legal work.

In Part 1, Njeri, Masafu, Sally and Chelsea sit down for an honest conversation about the misconceptions, realities, and lowlights of working in the Commission’s Legal Department.

Consider this your chance to go beyond the courtroom, briefs and reports and hear directly from the people doing the work⚖️

This is a two part series, so don’t stay tuned for a little more gossip, some highlights and a looot more laughter from our lawyers✨

Stay tuned….

We’ve been a little quiet around here👀… but not for nothing. We’ve been refreshing, building and making more room for ou...
04/09/2026

We’ve been a little quiet around here👀… but not for nothing.

We’ve been refreshing, building and making more room for our work, stories and resources to live in one place.

A little sneak peek for now, but stay tuned❤️

🚨CASE UPDATE🚨The Commission welcomes the decision by the Chief’s Magistrates Court in Kilifi to convict and sentence a p...
25/08/2026

🚨CASE UPDATE🚨

The Commission welcomes the decision by the Chief’s Magistrates Court in Kilifi to convict and sentence a perpetrator who assaulted a transgender woman to three years’ imprisonment.

The case, which was brought to the Commission in March 2025, was followed up by our Legal Aid Centre with the support of paralegals in Kilifi. The accused, a boda boda rider, was arrested and charged in May 2025.

This conviction is an important affirmation that transgender people are entitled to equality, dignity and protection from violence, and have the right to seek and access justice when these rights are violated. ✊🏾🏳️‍⚧️

Swipe for the full case update!

21/08/2026

Happy Friday, friends💐

Qahawa with the Commission is back with Part 2 of the “We’ve Been Here” series!☕️

Today, we continue our conversation with Kevin Mwachiro and Imani Alpha (Ukumbini Futures Lab), exploring why archiving q***r Kenyan and African stories matters. Especially in the face of denial and intentional erasure✊🏾

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20/08/2026

We’re back in office✨

Just your weeky reminder that Q***r Africans did not start with Gen Z… the stories, the language, communities and people have always been here✊🏾

Consider this a little preview and stay tuned for part 2 of Qahawa with Kevin Mwachiro and Imani Alpha☕️.

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