LIST: All the Winners at the Kenyan Gay & Lesbian Awards 2012

The inaugural Kenyan Gay & Lesbian Awards were held at City Hall’s Charter Hall. The event was organized by National Gay and Lesbian Human Rights Commission and Kenya Human Rights Commission. The awards seek to recognize LGBTI Kenyans who work for equality and non-discrimination.

Check out the full winners’ list of the Identity Kenya-sponsored first ever KeGALA Awards below.

SHUJAA – Lifetime Achievement Award – David Kuria Mbote

AFYA – LGBTI Health Provider Award – KIPE-Kenya (Kisumu)

UTUMISHI – LGBTI Community Organization Achievement Award – Gay and Lesbian Coalition of Kenya (GALCK) – Nairobi

SAUTI – Journalist Of The Year Award – Monica Mwangi (The Star)

DINI – Religion/Faith Award – St. Sebastian – KIPE Kisumu

MSAIDIZI – Civil Society/Corporate Ally Award – Kenya Human Right Commission (KHRC)

Simon Mamicha Award – John Mathenge – HOYMAS

TUKIO – Event of the Year Award – OUT Film Festival 2012 – Goethe Institute

MWAJIRI – Employer of the Year Award – Fahamu Africa

BIASHARA – Business Leader of the Year Award – Rainbow Crafts – Out In Kenya

NGUZO – Pillar of Support Award – UHAI-EASHRI

MWONGOZI – Politician/Public Servant Award – Makau Mutua, KHRC Chairman