Human Rights

On Tuesday, March 21, Uganda’s Parliament, for the second time in nine years, passed a law that criminalizes homosexuality in Uganda. The first law was passed in December 2013 but was nullified by the Constitutional Court on a technicality – it was passed without a quorum. This time round, Annet …

Six young individuals, aged between 20 and 26, found themselves remanded to Kirinya Prison following an appearance at the Grade One Magistrate’s Court in Jinja. They face charges related to gross indecency. Geoffrey Ibanda, Sadic Wassajja, Sadat Menya alias Sheebah, Fabian Kalungi, Hamza Katamba, and Brian Kiiza alias Chosen were …

Uganda’s Parliament has given its approval to the controversial Anti-Homosexuality Bill, sending it to President Yoweri Museveni for final consideration. This move comes after rigorous debate and scrutiny, with the bill receiving the nod from a majority of MPs. The Anti-Homosexuality Bill, which aims to criminalize homosexuality and impose severe …

Amnesty International has called upon President Yoweri Museveni to exercise his veto power and reject the proposed Anti-Homosexuality Bill currently under consideration in Uganda. The bill, which seeks to criminalize homosexuality and impose severe penalties, has drawn widespread condemnation from human rights organizations and activists. In a statement issued on …

Uganda has long been recognized as one of the most hostile environments for LGBTQ+ individuals, with systematic abuse and discrimination perpetuated against them. This entrenched homophobia is fueled by various factors, including state-sanctioned opposition, religious beliefs, cultural norms, and colonial-era laws. The legal framework in Uganda does not formally recognize …

The Territorial Police in Kiira and Jinja City have in custody 6 suspects, who form part of a criminal sexual network, actively involved in the grooming of young boys into acts of sodomy, recruiting of male adults into gay practices, recording of pornographic and sex videos of children and other …

Robert Kyagulanyi, leader of the National Unity Platform (NUP) and prominent opposition figure, has ruled out negotiating with the government regarding the release of detained NUP supporters. Kyagulanyi, also known as Bobi Wine, insists that these detentions are politically motivated and violate the rights of the individuals involved. Speaking firmly …

The opposition National Unity Platform (NUP) will not negotiate with President Museveni to secure the release of its detained supporters, party president Robert Kyagulany alias Bobi Wine has said. Prior to and after the 2021 general elections, several youthful NUP supporters have been arrested on various allegations. Some are still …

The Arua district Kadhi, Sheikh Obed Kamulegeya, has announced intentions to expose and shame Muslims within his jurisdiction involved in homosexual activities. His call to identify individuals reflects growing religious opposition to homosexuality in Uganda, which is considered a severe social taboo. Sheikh Kamulegeya stated that exposing such individuals aims …

In a significant legal development, the Nakaseke Magistrate Court has granted bail to a supporter of the National Unity Platform (NUP), signaling a temporary reprieve in the ongoing legal battles involving the opposition party. The NUP supporter, who had been detained on charges yet to be detailed, was released following …