Press Freedom In Uganda Under Siege, Why The Observer Was Targeted – Male Deogratius
On May 8, 2024, the Uganda Media Council Chairperson, Mr. Paul Ekochu, issued a summons to The Observer’s Editor, demanding their appearance before the Council’s disciplinary committee on May 20, 2024. This summons, predicated on Section 9 of the…
International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia: Reflections of a Gay Man
The International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia on May 17 holds profound significance for me as a gay man, particularly one living with HIV. As someone who intersects various identities, I am often exposed to different forms of…
10 LGBTQ+ Kenyans Targeted in Grindr Blackmail Scheme Seek Justice in Court
Kenya’s LGBTQ+ community has long stayed silent about blackmail and extortion. Kenya’s LGBTQ+ community has long stayed silent about blackmail and extortion on platforms like Facebook and dating apps like Grindr, afraid of being outed and jailed…
Will World Bank Sanction Ghana if anti-LGBTQ bill takes effect?
As a supporter of human rights, the World Bank will have a difficult decision to make if Ghana enacts the harsh anti-LGBTQ bill that Parliament approved in February. That’s how the international finance behemoth views the situation — as a question for…
Bobi Wine Condemns Arrest of Fashion Designer Latif Madoi, Calls for His Release
In a recent crackdown on freedom of expression, the military and police raided Latif Fashion School in Kawanda, arresting its founder, award-winning designer Latif Madoi, along with four students. The arrested students were identified as Roger, Jose…
Most Museveni Ministers Have Over USD 90 million In Assets Hidden Abroad
President Yoweri Museveni has been informed of allegations that many of his ministers are hiding valuable assets, including large sums of money, in Europe and the United States. This revelation comes amid concerns about political uncertainty in Uganda,…
EU Ambassador Expresses Disappointment Over Uganda’s Anti-Gay Law
The European Union (EU) ambassador to Uganda, Attilio Pacifici, has expressed surprise and disappointment over Uganda’s decision to pass the Anti-Homosexuality Bill into law. The law, which was signed by President Yoweri Museveni on May 26, 2024,…
Supreme Court Set to Rule on Civilians Tried in Military Courts
The Supreme court has promised to deliver its judgment on notice in the case where the government is challenging the Constitutional court’s decision barring military courts from trying civilians. This pending case was filed as an appeal by the…
Lord Fowler : UK Government Responds to Discriminatory Measures Against LGBT People in Uganda
In a recent announcement, the Ugandan government’s decision to sign the Anti-Homosexuality Bill into law has sparked outrage and concern. The UK government has strongly condemned this action, stating that it undermines protections and freedoms…
LGBTQ Activist Steven Kabuye Asks For Asyslum In Canada
Ugandan activist who was stabbed outside his home earlier this year has asked for asylum in Canada. Two men on motorcycles attacked Steven Kabuye, co-executive director of Coloured Voice Truth to LGBTQ Uganda, on Jan. 3 while he was going to work. Kabuye…