Kenyan LGBTQ+ dating app users face increased blackmail and extortion cases.

Kenyan LGBTQ+ dating app users face increased blackmail and extortion cases, as criminals pose as potential romantic partners, gather personal info, and force victims to perform sexual acts, threatening exposure if reported. Around 10 cases are in court, with legal support from rights groups like NGLHRC and Ishtar-MSM. Victims often don't report crimes due to fear of being outed and potential jail time.