The Gay and Lesbian Coalition of Kenya (Galck+) denounced the letter.

A post shared on X (formerly Twitter) with a letter purportedly from the Gay and Lesbian Coalition of Kenya (Galck+) claiming lawyer Morara Kebaso is a member of the body is FAKE.

Galck+ is an umbrella body representing LGBTQ+ voices across Kenya.

The post reads, “Morara Kebaso sits on the board of The Gay and Lesbian Coalition of Kenya (GALCK), an organization with values and actions that contradict traditional African family structures.”

The purported letter reads in part: “This letter is to confirm that Mr. Morara Kebaso is a Member of The Gay and Lesbian Coalition of Kenya (GALCK). Mr. Kebaso actively supports our mission to promote and protect the rights and well-being of the LGBTQ+ community in Kenya.”

Through his social media platforms, Kebaso has become popular for documenting his visits to various sites across the country to assess the progress and authenticity of the Kenyan government’s development projects.

The letter in question is seemingly signed off by the coalition’s executive director, Njeri Gateru. Contrary to this, the Galck+ executive coordinator is Lorna Dias, while Gateru is the executive director at the National Gay and Lesbian Human Rights Commission (NGLHRC).

The purported letter is not on the coalition’s official social media platforms or website. Instead, they denounced the letter in a Facebook post dated 5 September 2024.

“We, at galck+ distance ourselves from this laughable attempt at misinformation. Apparently, someone’s been busy crafting fake letters instead of tackling real issues, but we must give them credit for their creativity!” the post reads in part.

The post adds, “Let’s be clear: galck+ does not issue false documents or indulge in petty distractions. Our focus remains on protecting and uplifting the LGBTQ+ community in Kenya, and we will continue to do so with integrity and purpose. For real news (yes, the truth still matters), reach out to us through our official channels: [email protected] or visit www.galck.org.”

PesaCheck has looked into a post shared on X with a letter purportedly from the Gay and Lesbian Coalition of Kenya (Galck+) claiming lawyer Morara Kebaso is a member of the coalition and finds it to be FAKE.

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This fact-check was written by PesaCheck fact-checker Peris Gachahi and edited by PesaCheck senior copy editor Mary Mutisya and chief copy editor Stephen Ndegwa.

The article was approved for publication by PesaCheck managing editor Doreen Wainainah.

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