After the murder of a lesbian, Kenyans demand #JusticeForSheila.

Following the horrific murder of a non-binary lesbian in Kenya, the hashtag #JusticeForSheila is trending.

Sheila Lumumba's body was discovered some days ago, according to LGBTQ organizations. They were also said to have been raped.

Human rights organizations and members of the LGBTQ community, including Kenya's Inland and Amnesty International, have condemned the murder and demanded an investigation.

Sheila's instance is not unique, according to Kenya's National Gay and Lesbian Human Rights Commission (NGLHRC), which has documented an increase in incidents of violence against LGBTQ people, particularly during the Covid-19 outbreak.

Following the murders of trans-woman activist Erica Chandra and LGBTQ activist Joash Mosoti in 2021, the hashtags #JusticeForErica and #JusticeForJoash became popular.

In Kenya, gay intercourse is illegal and punishable by 14 years in prison. Members of the LGBTQ community in the United States endure harassment and stigma regularly.

In 2019, Kenya's High Court maintained the existing statute, putting an end to efforts to decriminalize gay sex.