MCSK CEO EZEKIEL MUTUA AT A PAST PRESSER | PHOTO COURTESY: DIASPORA MESSENGER
Music Copyright Society of Kenya CEO, Ezekiel Mutua, issued a strongly worded statement on Thursday, vehemently opposing what he views as efforts to legitimize homosexuality through Kenya’s judicial system.
He expressed concern that these unconventional court decisions undermine the very foundations of the nation. Mutua stressed that Kenya’s bedrock is firmly rooted in the recognition of God Almighty as the creator and the family unit as the cornerstone of society. He went as far as drawing a controversial parallel, suggesting that if LGBTQ+ groups were granted the freedom to establish their own associations, it could establish a precedent that might extend to permitting terrorists and other unlawful organizations similar privileges.
Mutua cited the Kenyan Constitution, highlighting that homosexuality remains illegal according to its provisions. He referenced the late Dr. Myles Munroe’s perspective, stating that no amount of legislation can alter one’s innate disposition.
Furthermore, he argued that recent court verdicts challenge the fundamental values upon which the nation is built. According to Mutua, Kenyan culture, as defined in Section 11 of the Constitution, represents the cumulative civilization of its people, and he contended that homosexuality is not aligned with this cultural heritage. Mutua firmly stated that same-sex marriage contradicts the nation’s core values, the constitution, and religious beliefs, and should not be legitimized through unconventional court decisions.
Religious leaders have also criticized the ruling, asserting that it contradicts the fundamental principles of their faith and challenges traditional values deeply ingrained in Kenyan society. During an Anti-LGBTQ+ protest, religious leaders expressed concerns that granting rights to LGBTQ+ individuals could open the door to demands from other groups, such as zoophiles, paedophiles, drug abusers, and terrorists.
Ezekiel Mutua’s statement underscores the ongoing debate surrounding LGBTQ+ rights and their legal recognition in Kenya. This debate follows the recent decision by the Kenyan Supreme Court, which mandated the National Gay and Lesbian Human Rights Commission (NGLHRC) to be officially registered as a non-governmental organization (NGO). The controversy surrounding this decision highlights the intricate and divisive nature of LGBTQ+ rights issues in Kenya, where traditional values and religious beliefs frequently clash with calls for greater inclusivity and equal rights for all citizens.