A district superintendent responsible for United Methodist churches in Kenya joined with other church leaders recently in a demonstration promoting "Pan African peace, power and prosperity."
The Rev. Kennedy Mwita, South Nyanza District Superintendent of The United Methodist Church, said the denomination objects to discrimination against minorities worldwide.
“As a church we insist that all persons regardless of age, gender or sexual orientation are entitled to have their human civic rights ensured. We are working towards a society where each person is valued and recognized,” Rev. Mwita was quoted by Nairobi News.com.
The march was organized by The Fellowship of Affirming Ministries, a U.S.-based network of LGBTQ-friendly churches that has launched a campaign, African Americans for Africa. Bishop Joseph Tolson, a church leader, told Kenyan media that the campaign was formed to protest President Donald Trump's recent disparaging remarks about Africa.
He also said that the campaign wants to build upon the worldwide success of the movie "Black Panther," a Marvel superhero tale that features a majority-black cast and black director. Bishop Tolson said he hopes the pride generated by the movie will lead to a worldwide African renaissance.