Christian lawyers in Kenya oppose transgender name changeFredrick Nzwili, Oct 11, 2013
NAIROBI, Kenya (RNS) A transgender person who has sued the government to be recognized as a woman is fighting a group of Christian lawyers who are opposed to her name change petition.
Mr. Alexander Nthugi and Ms. Audrey Mbugua both living with Gender Identity Disorders stand outside the Kenyan High Court. Ms. Mbugua born as Andrew Mbugua has sued the government to recognized as a woman. RNS photo by Fredrick Nzwili
Alexander Nthugi and Audrey Mbugua, both living with gender identity disorders, stand outside the Kenyan High Court. Mbugua, born as Andrew Mbugua, has sued the government to be recognized as a woman. RNS photo by Fredrick Nzwili
The Kenya Christian Lawyers Fellowship is challenging Audrey Mbugua's petition, warning it would set a precedent contrary to the Christian view of creation and encourage gay unions.
But the 29-year-old biomedical scientist says her case is not about sexual orientation, but a medical condition.
