he is gay, making him one of the most high-profile Africans to do so.
Homosexual acts are illegal in Kenya and many other African states.
His statement comes amid a fierce debate about gay rights in several African countries.
“Start Quote: Of course my friends knew, but I had
been toying with how useful it would be to make a public statement for
close to eight months”
Binyavanga Wainaina
Nigeria has recently passed
legislation tightening restrictions on homosexual groups, while Uganda's
president has blocked a similar bill.
Mr Wainaina has strongly criticised Nigeria's anti-gay law, saying it "shames us all". His decision has drawn mixed reaction among Kenyans on social media.
Some people have praised him for being courageous while others have warned that he could face a backlash, says the BBC's Caroline Karobia in the capital, Nairobi.
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