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The African Accent

• May 27, 2009
• On Kenyan Men & Their Sex Boycott

  Posted: May 27th, 2009, 8:22pm EDT

  Yes, you read that right. The East African news world is a-buzz with Maendeleo Ya Wanaume, [Bungoma Branch] announcing a 30 day sex strike, in retaliation for the week-long sex ban imposed by Kenyan women last month.
  
  According to New Vision, a Ugandan publication, there are 250 men endorsing the campaign. More are expected to join the ranks.
  
  Maendeleo Ya Wanaume was established by Mr. Nderitu Njoka. During last month's sex ban, he was quoted by The Daily Nation saying,
  
  “This is against the Bible, which calls on women to be submissive to their husbands ...”
  
  There were a lot of angry men in Kenya that week. Some cited an infringement of their conjugal rights while others claimed that the women's sex boycott only encouraged prostitution. A Mr. James Kimondo sued activists for the stress he endured during the seven days.
  
  I am curious as to how these men will reconcile their views with this new ban.
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