Last week, the list of nominees for the inaugural Gay and Lesbian Awards of Kenya (KeGALA) was revealed. The event was held on Saturday at Charter Hall in Nairobi, with National Gay and Lesbian Human Rights Commission and Kenya Human Rights Commission as the organizers.
Among the winners was Sunday Nation columnist Makau Mutua. It is believed that some awards were given secretly, with the most talked about being one to a popular radio presenter, who has had to contend with gay rumours for years.
The presenter appeared for the presentation together with his lover of foreign origin.
Here is the full list of winners.. excluding the presenter. (Winners in Bold*)
THE GAY AND LESBIAN AWARDS OF – KeGALA 2012 WINNERS LIST
- David Kuria Mbote *
- Lady Justice Monica Mbaru
- Pouline Kimanni
- Nguru Karugu
- Kate Kamunde Kathambi
- Gay and Lesbian Coalition of Kenya (GALCK) – Nairobi *
- NYAWEK Coalition – Kisumu
- Upper Rift Minorities (URM)
- Out In Kenya – Nairobi
- PEMA- Kenya
- Anne Soi-Mwendia ‘Muffled Killers’- KTN
- Monica Mwangi – The Star *
- Stella Kasina ‘The Invisible Bridge’- K24
- Joy Wanja –NTV
- Patrick Rukwaro- Internews In Kenya
- Other Sheep Kenya
- St Sebastian –KIPE Kisumu *
- Mavuno Church
- Other Sheep Africa
- Gay Kenya Trust’s Muslim Brothers and Sisters
- John Mathenge – HOYMAS *
- Mombo ‘Mantully’ Ngua – Independent Activist
- Mutisya Leonard – KIPE Kenya
- Lorna Dias – LVCT Kenya
- Dr Nicholas Muraguri
- Duke of Breeze Hotel, Kisumu
- HIAS Trust in Kenya, Nairobi
- Google Kenya
- Coca-Cola East and Central Africa
- Fahamu Africa *
- Mutula Kilonzo, MP, Minister
- Kingwa Kamencu, Aspirant
- Esther Murugi, MP, Minister
- Willy Mutunga, Chief Justice
- Makau Mutua, KHRC Chairman *
Other winners:
AFYA – LGBTI Health Provider Award – KIPE-Kenya (Kisumu)
MSAIDIZI – Civil Society/Corporate Ally Award – Kenya Human Right Commission (KHRC)
TUKIO – Event of the Year Award – OUT Film Festival 2012 – Goethe Institute
BIASHARA – Business Leader of the Year Award – Rainbow Crafts – Out In Kenya
NGUZO – Pillar of Support Award – UHAI-EASHRI
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