The inaugural Kenyan Gay & Lesbian Awards were held at City Hall's Charter Hall. The event was organized by National Gay and Lesbian Human Rights Commission and Kenya Human Rights Commission. The awards seek to recognize LGBTI Kenyans who work for equality and non-discrimination.
Check out the full winners' list of the Identity Kenya-sponsored first ever KeGALA Awards below.
SHUJAA – Lifetime Achievement Award - David Kuria Mbote
AFYA – LGBTI Health Provider Award - KIPE-Kenya (Kisumu)
UTUMISHI – LGBTI Community Organization Achievement Award - Gay and Lesbian Coalition of Kenya (GALCK) - Nairobi
SAUTI – Journalist Of The Year Award - Monica Mwangi (The Star)
DINI – Religion/Faith Award - St. Sebastian – KIPE Kisumu
MSAIDIZI – Civil Society/Corporate Ally Award - Kenya Human Right Commission (KHRC)
Simon Mamicha Award - John Mathenge – HOYMAS
TUKIO – Event of the Year Award - OUT Film Festival 2012 – Goethe Institute
MWAJIRI – Employer of the Year Award - Fahamu Africa
BIASHARA - Business Leader of the Year Award - Rainbow Crafts – Out In Kenya
NGUZO – Pillar of Support Award - UHAI-EASHRI
MWONGOZI - Politician/Public Servant Award - Makau Mutua, KHRC Chairman
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