Human Rights

The Ugandan Parliament has been embroiled in heated debates over the country’s Anti-Homosexuality Act, reflecting a deeply rooted societal divide on the issue of LGBTQ+ rights. The contentious discussions highlight the cultural, political, and religious influences that drive the ongoing debate on homosexuality in Uganda. Background and Political Context Uganda’s …

Anthony Wameli, the head of Legal team in the opposition National Unity Platform (NUP) is dead. Wameli, a top human rights lawyer died in the United States according to NUP President Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu aka Bobi Wine. “Very sad day! Just learnt of the untimely passing of our dear brother …

Ugandan authorities announced the removal of a rainbow painting from a children’s park following an uproar among parents who alleged that the “satanic” design promoted homosexuality in the largely Christian country. A local organisation had painted one of the park towers in Entebbe in rainbow colours as part of an …

On Sunday, 13 supporters and leaders of the National Unity Platform (NUP) were arrested for allegedly holding an illegal assembly at the Young Men’s Christian Association (YMCA) conference center in Jinja city. Ben Kabaka, the NUP coordinator for Iganga district, led the youth leaders who had gathered to discuss their …

he fashion world was left in shock and mourning following the tragic death of a prominent Kenyan fashion designer. The untimely demise of the designer has sent shockwaves through the industry, leaving colleagues, friends, and fans devastated by the loss. According to reports, the designer was discovered lifeless in their …

The Uganda Law Society has released a comprehensive report shedding light on the pervasive issue of torture and kidnapping in the country. The report paints a grim picture of human rights violations, revealing the extent to which these atrocities have become normalized in Ugandan society. According to the report, torture …

Leaders in Luwero district have criticized Bombo Military Barracks for denying ambulances belonging to Members of Parliament access to its hospital. Bombo Military Barracks hosts a Military hospital that offers treatment to both soldiers and civilians. In a move to help communities access health services, some Members of Parliament from …

A team of joint security task forces has, over the weekend, arrested at least 25 people who were attending the wedding ceremony of a fellow gay couple. Witnesses intimated to this website that Police swung into action following a tip-off of the neighbours of the wedding premises in Kajjansi, a …

When I was paraded into these terror cells, I was inducted into a series of clobber sessions presided by CMI attachees from Western and Northern regions of Uganda. They’re quite organized in a sense that after clobbering you, they deploy another soldier of your tribe and religion to counsel you …

Motiv Kasagga, a blogger of National Unity Platform (NUP) party, has been released on cash bail of Shs1 million. Kasagga on Tuesday, 11 October 2022, appeared before Buganda Road Court charged with five counts of alteration of computer materials to insult senior government officials, among them, Speaker of Parliament Anita …