Religious Leaders Raise Concerns Over ‘LGBTQ Content’ in CBC

Religious Leaders Raise Concerns Over ‘LGBTQ Content’ in CBC

Religious Leaders Raise Concerns Over ‘LGBTQ Content’ in CBC

Concern over the supposed inclusion of LGBTQ+ content in the Competency-Based Curriculum (CBC) textbooks was expressed by religious groups on Thursday. During a conference held at the Sarova Panafric Hotel in Nairobi, the religious leaders asked Parliament to look into the issue of LGBTQ+ content being taught in schools.

The organizers claim that some books—among which one is used by fourth-graders—promote material that revolves around same-sex partnerships. A portion of the statement said, “Unfortunately, the LGBTQ agenda has also found its way into the Kenyan curriculum.”

“The agenda is being pushed in books and study material. A specific example in one of the Grade 4 books that has less than a subtle depiction of same-sex relationships,” added the leaders drawn from Christian and Islamic associations. In addition to the CBC books, the religious leaders urged Parliament to also take action on all international curricula undertaken by students in Kenya.

“International basic education curricula have also taken the form of open access to LGBTQ material. Urgent action must be taken by Parliament to ensure that all Kenyan children studying a variety of international curricula are not swayed by this infiltration,” read the statement.The Ministry of Education and the Kenya Institute of Curriculum Development (KICD) have yet to respond to the claims by the religious leaders.

The religious leaders also denounced in their petition the decision made by the Supreme Court to allow Kenya’s NGO coordinating body to register the National Gay and Lesbian Human Rights Commission (NGLHRC). Because the commission ‘promotes same-sex conduct’, the board had refused to register it.

The justices ruled that preventing the commission from registering would restrict its ability to associate, making it discriminatory and illegal. However, religious leaders cautioned that the verdict would have a detrimental effect on the family in the nation if it is not changed.

“The Kenyan family will suffer grave consequences if this ruling is not changed. A portion of the announcement said, “It sets the pace for the legalization of same-sex unions in Kenya.” Additionally, they emphasized that the majority of Kenyans highly regard traditional values and customs, which they defended with their statement.