Kenyan author comes out as gay
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Leading Kenyan author Binyavanga Wainaina comes out to say he is gay, making him one of the most high-profile Africans to do so.
BBC
Habari Zinazoendana
11 years ago
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AUDIO: Kenyan author on his gay disclosure
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