Kenya: Popular TV drama introduces high profile gay character

The popular MTV drama Shuga is back on Kenyan TV for a second series and the introduction of new characters including a high profile gay character. Speaking about Shuga’s inclusion of an LGBTI character in their show, Denis Nzioka former PR, Media and Communications Officer of Gay Kenya said, 'I believe there is an attitude shift in Africa. This move indicates an open, accommodation and recognition of gay persons as part of Kenya’s society.'