Okong’o Kinyanjui

Okong’o Kinyanjui, a Pan-African LGBTQIA+ advocate and co-founder of a platform for queer Africans, discusses the challenges posed by colonial-era laws in Kenya. He emphasizes the importance of creating safe online communities that offer support and empowerment for those facing discrimination. The conversation highlights personal stories of resilience and the need for intentional design in digital spaces to combat oppression. Kinyanjui sheds light on the slow progress towards decriminalizing same-sex intimacy in Africa, celebrating the strength of queer individuals everywhere.