Another NUP Supporter Speaks Out: A Harrowing Account of Torture and Abuse
During a press conference at NUP headquarters in Kamwokya on Tuesday, Mr Lukyamuzi claimed that the reason for his abduction and torture was because of his support for the opposition National Unity Platform Mr Harunah Lukyamuzi, a resident of Ndejje…
LGBTQ+ Rights : Anglican Head Welby Appeals to Archbishop Kazimba To Reconsider
The head of the Anglican Communion, Archbishop Justin Welby, has reached out to the Archbishop of the Church of Uganda, Stephen Kazimba, urging him to reconsider the church’s stance on LGBTQ+ rights. In a letter addressed to Archbishop Kazimba,…
DPP Files New Terror Charges Against 11 NUP Supporters
The Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) has filed fresh terrorism charges against 11 supporters of the National Unity Platform (NUP), intensifying the government’s legal actions against opposition members. These new charges come amid ongoing…
World Bank and USAID Aid Billions for Uganda Jeopardized by Anti-Gay Law
Uganda’s recent enactment of the Anti-Homosexuality Act has brought significant international attention and criticism. The draconian legislation, which criminalizes homosexuality and imposes harsh penalties for those found guilty, has been…
Uganda’s New Anti-LGBTQ Law Threatens the Work of PEPFAR
Uganda’s recent enactment of the Anti-Homosexuality Act has sparked international outrage and concern. The legislation, widely regarded as one of the harshest anti-LGBTQ laws globally, criminalizes homosexuality and prescribes severe punishments,…
USAID Urges Uganda to Reconsider Anti-LGBTQI+ Law, Warning It Jeopardizes International Assistance
In a significant move, the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) has urged the Ugandan government to reconsider its controversial Anti-Homosexuality Act, citing concerns that it threatens the lives of LGBTQI+ individuals and…
US Warns of Possible Sanctions Against Uganda Over Anti-Homosexuality Bill
The United States, a leading funder of Uganda’s healthcare sector, has warned that passing of the Anti-Homosexuality bill will not only reverse gains in the fight against HIV/AIDS, but also impinge upon universal human rights and damage the country’s…
President Museveni Signs Anti-Homosexuality Act into Law
President Yoweri Museveni of Uganda has officially signed the Anti-Homosexuality Act, cementing it as law in the country. The Act, which was passed by Uganda’s parliament earlier this year, imposes stringent penalties on individuals engaged in…
Uganda : Understanding the Implications of the Anti-Homosexuality Bill
The Anti-homosexuality Bill passed by Uganda’s parliament on May 2 has drawn criticism from the Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS (UNAIDS), warning of its detrimental impact on Uganda’s efforts to combat HIV/AIDS by 2030 if it…
Hospital Administrator Arrested for Assisting LGBTQ Patients in Receiving Medical Care
staff of one of Kampala’s top-notch health facilities identified as Akumu Jolly Winifreda has landed herself in hot soup for allegedly facilitating homosexuals access to healthcare services at her place of work contrary to the views of the facility…