Bail Hearing for NUP’s Bobi Young, Achileo Kivumbi, and 21 Others Postponed to October 21
In yet another development underscoring the ongoing struggle for justice and human rights in Uganda, activists Anthony Agaba, commonly known as Bobi Young, and Achileo Kivumbi appeared before the Makindye General Court Martial yesterday for a crucial…
Uganda Human Rights Commission Establishes LGBTQ+ Desk Amid Heightened Persecution Under Anti-Homosexuality Law
In a move signaling cautious progress, the Uganda Human Rights Commission (UHRC) has set up a dedicated LGBTQ+ desk to address issues facing the community amidst rising persecution under the country’s draconian Anti-Homosexuality Act. This development…
LGBTQ+ Asylum Seekers in Kenya Face Growing Uncertainty as Refugee Commissioner Rejects Special Protections
LGBTQ+ asylum seekers in Kenya are facing heightened anxiety after John Burugu, the official in charge of processing asylum applications, stated that sexual minorities would not receive special treatment. Burugu’s remarks have cast doubts on the future…
NUP’s Olivia Lutaaya and 15 Others Pleads Guilty to Ammunition Charges Amid Allegations of State Influence
Olivia Lutaaya, a member of the National Unity Platform (NUP), has pleaded guilty to charges of possession of ammunition after a prolonged trial. Lutaaya entered her guilty plea on Monday at the military court where she and other NUP supporters have been…
Jose Chameleone Beat Me and Left Me for Dead, UK Singer Guvnor Ace Alleges in Shocking Revelations
In a viral TikTok video, UK-based Ugandan singer Guvnor Ace has made startling accusations against the renowned musician Joseph Mayanja, popularly known as Jose Chameleone. Guvnor Ace alleges that Chameleone brutally assaulted him in 2013 at Torino Bar…
Palestinian Filmmaker Awarded £30,000 Prize for LGBTQ+ Film
A Palestinian woman has won the world’s largest LGBTQ+ short film award. Dima Hamdan said she was “deeply honoured” to receive the £30,000 2024 Iris Prize, because it was both “the ‘Oscars’ of the LGBTQ+ short film…
Kyagulanyi Raises Alarm Over the ‘Abduction’ of NUP Leader Denis Senono
The National Unity Platform (NUP) president, Robert Kyagulanyi, has raised concerns over the alleged abduction of Denis Senono, one of his party leaders and a Kawempe LC III councillor. Mr Kyagulanyi, also known by his stage name Bobi Wine, took to his X…
NUP Councilor Denis Ssenono Abducted, Now in Police Custody
In a distressing development emblematic of the worsening political repression in Uganda, Denis Ssenono, a National Unity Platform (NUP) supporter and LC III Councilor, has been abducted and is now reportedly in the custody of a security agency. This…
Uganda, Gambia, and Tanzania Among African Nations with Harshest Prison Sentences for Homosexuality
Many African countries maintain strict laws against same-sex unions, often enforcing harsh punishments that include lengthy prison sentences and, in some cases, the death penalty. Countries such as Nigeria and Uganda are known for aggressively…
NUP Accuses Security Forces of Continuous Abductions as LC3 Councilor Denis Senono Disappears in Broad Daylight
The National Unity Platform (NUP) has once again raised alarm over the abduction of its members, accusing security forces of orchestrating a campaign of terror against opposition supporters. The latest incident involves Denis Senono, an LC3 Councilor and…