Raila opens up on Supreme court ruling on LGBTQ
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Raila opens up on Supreme court ruling on LGBTQ, faulting the court over its verdict on the registration of the groups
Raila opens up on Supreme court ruling on LGBTQ, faulting the court over its verdict on the registration of the groups.
Speaking during a meeting with the council of Imams and preachers on Thursday, March 2, Raila referenced Article 45 of the Constitution which directed that every Kenyan has a right to marry of the opposite gender provided there is consent between the two parties.
He criticized the Supreme Court for breaking the law by passing a bill, which is Parliament’s responsibility.
Raila pointed out that the Parliament, which has the authority to pass or alter laws, should have received the subject from the Supreme Court.
“On matters regarding LGBTQ, in our constitution article 45, clause 2 states that every adult has the right to marry a person of the opposite sex. This of the free consent of the parties. This refers to people of different sex, that’s the Constitution.
“In the new Constitution that we brought in 2010 has three anchors: Parliament, Executive, and Judiciary. Each arm has its mandate from Parliament making laws and the executive uses those laws to govern the country. The Judiciary ensures that the law is not broken.
“It’s not the responsibility of the Judiciary to formulate laws. If they see a loophole, they ought to recommend to Parliament for the law to be enacted or amended,” he stated.
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Raila also advocated for all religions to be respected in regard to the Constitution.
“I am an Anglican and I know there are Catholics, Seventh-Day Adventists (SDA), AIC, Muslims, Hindus, Jews, and also the traditionalists.
“That’s why the Constitution indicates that Kenya is a secular state hence when you’re the leader, you recognize all religions. So on this matter, we will stand our ground,” he stated.
Raila’s statement comes as Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua expressed shock at the Supreme Court ruling that supported the registration of the groups.
“I was shocked by the Supreme Court’s ruling till I was speechless.
When a woman marries another woman, what will they tell each other?”
DP Gachagua stated during the launch of the second Hustler Fund product on Thursday, March 2.
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