The British High Commission in Kenya hoisted the LGBTQ+ flag Thursday, sparking uproar on social media.
“We’re proudly flying the rainbow flag at the British High Commission to mark Pride Month. In the UK, we know that when everyone is free to thrive and be themselves, we all benefit. Everyone should be free to love who they love,” the High Commission tweeted on their official page.
The flag was hoisted to mark Pride Month, which is a month dedicated to the celebration and commemoration of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) pride.
Pride Month began with the Stone Wall riots, a series of riots for gay liberation that took place over several days beginning on June 28, 1969, the pride marches were started by bisexual activist, Brenda Howard.
The tweet by the Commission met massive reactions from Kenyans on Twitter.
Majority seemed to be against the flag being hoisted.
This comes at a time when different factions condemned the community, including some leaders in government, religious leaders and Kenyans at large.
