The Kenyan government has made an important decision to officially recognise intersex people as a third gender. This is a big step toward including everyone and recognising their rights.
Now, intersex will be listed alongside male and female on birth certificates. This change was announced in a gazette notice, which is an official way to share new laws or changes to existing ones.
This decision will help intersex individuals receive better legal and social recognition. It could improve their experiences in healthcare, education, and jobs.
Kenya is joining a few other countries that legally recognise intersex identities, showing a move towards accepting more gender identities.
Groups that support human rights are happy about this news. They stress how important it is to recognise intersex individuals to fight against discrimination and give them equal chances in life.
More details on how this will be put into action are expected soon. Government offices will likely change how they handle documents to include this new recognition.
There might also be educational campaigns to teach people about intersex issues and reduce misunderstandings and stigma.
