A section of Kenyans on social media has launched scathing attacks on Former Prime Minister and Nasa leader Raila Odinga after he asked Kenya Films Classification Board (KFCB) to change its stand on the ban of the gay film Rafiki.
Speaking from London on Thursday, Raila said that Kenyans should be allowed to watch anything they want including lesbian movies.
This comes after KFCB chief executive Ezekiel Mutua banned the film on the grounds that it is against the morals of the African society. The film has, however, received ovation from fans across the world.
“People should be allowed freedom of expression, as well as the freedom to watch what they like. @RailaOdinga on the 'Rafiki' film ban. @wanuri @KuisanMacharia #shapingafricanconversations @GinaDinGroup,” tweeted The Founder Gina Din Group and UNFPA Ambassador Red Cross Gina Din after Raila’s speech in London.
Here are some of the reactions from Kenyans.
Isaac Wonder Motochi: Sasa hypocrisy ni ya nini and you have watched Jacinta like no one's business hata hiyo rafiki i know most have already watched it
Hon Yahya Ibrahim: Coming from a man who is seeking the top job again in 2022.sad reality
Atwine Jackie: Fire in the name of JesusAlfred Koech This is the reasons our dams are bursting.
Samuel Nzioka: Stop selling us to the west Mr prime minister.
Innocent Odongo: In the Bible Adultry and Gayism(whatever form) is a sin In the law Gayism is a crime and Adultry is not....See MoreRobby Nyangolo Go watch in your own house. We are not intrested
Amos Emitati Alakonya: I want to watch that film those who dont want in sawa pia the thing is people will stream it online anyway ask Tanzania after banning diamonds songs? Views reached 2m in 4 hours
Harrison Munala: The day I resist from backing you Mr Raila Odinga what do you go to church to do? You luck even morals of our beloved land, so this is what can come from you? To hell with politics to heaven with my Jesus. God help our land
Gilly Yule Mjanjez: Hiii n ujinga sasa,,,I don't support foolishness no! I can't,,, yuh are being convinced by US so that we can go their way! No way hereHewan Agencies We can't dare to sell destiny of our country to devil through satanic practices. Oh God save our country Kenya!
David Gachie: Lesbianism is devilish I cannot watch devilish behaviours Let the ban continue ...See More
Steve Kariuki Kemosabe: Huyu baba yetu ako na kashida kwa kichwa
Mwas Mwangi: Colonized brain.Patrick Karanja Tofiankwa! Nooooooooo! We. Won't go that route
Odembo Aluoch: Omera,hapo hapana.
Daniel Wambua: Kwera kabisa..
Gracendo Paul: Ni old age... Duo kupenda kwake!