Uganda’s Anti-LGBTQ Law Curbs Media and Activist Freedom
Uganda’s new and stricter laws to punish lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and other queer people puts draconian restrictions on the media and advocates for LGBTQ rights, too. Journalists in Uganda are wary about the new Anti-Homosexuality Bill…
Uganda’s Parliament Passes Controversial Anti-Homosexuality Bill
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…
6 youth remanded to Kirinya prison for promoting sodomy
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…
Anti-Homosexuality Bill Passes Parliament, Sent to President Museveni for Approval
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…
Amnesty International Urges President Museveni to Veto Anti-Homosexuality Bill
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…
Addressing Uganda’s Deeply Rooted Homophobia: Strategies for Change
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…
Six Suspects Apprehended in Jinja Linked to Alleged Criminal Sexual Network
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…
Kyagulanyi Rules Out Negotiations with Government Over Detained NUP Supporters
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…
Bobi Wine rules out talks with govt over detained NUP supporters
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…
Arua Kadhi Plans to Publicly Identify Muslims Engaged in Homosexuality
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…