Alex Mwakideu Questions Whether Kenya Should Take Tougher Action Against LGBTQ Community

Alex Mwakideu has questioned whether Kenya should adopt a tougher approach towards the LGBTQ community following parliamentary recommendations calling for strict enforcement of laws criminalising same-sex sexual acts.

Mwakideu addressed the debate while discussing proposals by the National Assembly Committee on Public Petitions, which has urged the government to take action against homosexuality in the country.

The presenter referenced Nyali MP Mohammed Ali, who presented the proposals after receiving submissions from different groups and members of the public in Kilifi County.

According to Mwakideu, Ali maintained that he was presenting the recommendations on behalf of Christian church leaders, Muslim leaders and other Kenyans who had raised concerns about same-sex relationships.

“Kumbuka ni mapendekezo ya mbunge wa Nyali, Mohammed Ali, ambaye alikua anasema yeye analeta hayo mapendekezo akiwa ametumwa na viongozi wa kilifi kutoka kwa kanisa la kikristo, kutoka waislamu, watu binafsi, yaani maoni ya wakenya wengi,” Mwakideu said on Tuesday, November 10, 2026.

Mwakideu Questions Proposed Government Action

The radio presenter also highlighted arguments made by supporters of the proposed measures, including claims that same-sex relationships were increasing in the country and that the government needed to intervene.

“Ni kwamba ushoga unaendelea kwa kasi wa kustaajabisha na lazima sasa serikali iingilie kati,” he said.

Mwakideu then posed a question about whether Kenya should take a tougher stance towards the LGBTQ community, inviting listeners to consider the proposed action and the government’s role in the matter.

“Najiuliza maswali. Do you think Kenya should go hard on LGBTQ?” he posed.

Parliamentary Committee Calls for Strict Enforcement of Penal Code

The National Assembly Committee on Public Petitions, chaired by Runyenjes MP Muchangi Karemba, has recommended that the Ministry of Interior direct police officers to strictly enforce existing laws criminalising same-sex sexual acts.

The committee called for the enforcement of Sections 162, 163 and 165 of the Penal Code.

These provisions prescribe prison sentences of up to 14 years for certain same-sex sexual acts, up to seven years for attempted offences under Section 162, and up to five years for acts of gross indecency between men.

The recommendations have added to the ongoing national debate over LGBTQ rights, existing criminal laws and how the government should respond to calls for stricter enforcement.