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Blow to Kenyan creative industry as high court uphold ban on 'Rafiki' movie

''I, therefore, declare this case null and void. '' This was the situation on Wednesday 29th April 2020 when Honarable Justice J. A Makau of the High Court dismissed a petition by Wanuri Kahiu challenging the decision to ban the gay-themed movie '' Rafiki'' by KFCB back in April 2018.

The film was banned on the grounds that it promoted homosexuality in the country where gay sex is a criminal offense.

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