Kenyan LGBTQ community vogues despite threat of repressive law
"Balls", where participants can vogue and catwalk with full freedom, were created by the Black and Latino gay and transgender community in the United States in the 1960s.
They reached Kenya in 2022, but remain hidden, held by the LGBTQ+ community behind closed doors -- yet they remain glorious explosions of colour, music and glamour.
"The vibe here is enchanting," said one participant, who like all attendees AFP is not naming for security reasons.
"It's so comfortable when you get to be around...