Several Ugandans continue to face the brunt of persecution ever since the government of Uganda passed the Anti- Homosexuality Act, which left many innocent lives at peril. Over the years, hundreds of Ugandans have fallen victim to acts of brutality, arbitrary arrests, lynchings, humiliation and isolation just because of being …
Read More »Don’t say ‘LGBT’, says Malaysia official. Say ‘deviant culture’ instead
But Malaysia human rights agency opposes effort to reduce LGBT presence online. Marhamah Rosli (Bernama photo courtesy of Qnews / Malaysian National News Agency) Malaysia’s minister of religious affairs has declared that the term “LGBT” promotes illegal same-sex sexual relations and asks people to use the term “deviant culture” …
Read More »DRCC Lukka Kagenyi Reverses Decision on Katanga Land After Legal Advice from Attorney General
The deputy City Resident Commissioner (RCC) in charge of Kawempe Division, Kagenyi Lukka has publicly withdrawn the orders issued recently on Katanga land near Wandegeya.“Two weeks back, I was here at this very place getting your views concerning the ownership of this land, I made a number of orders including …
Read More »Egyptian court victory for trans people seeking gender transition
In a historic judicial victory and an unprecedented step toward securing the right to health and medical care, the Administrative Judiciary Court issued a ruling in favor of the Cairo 52 Legal Research Institute’s client. This ruling is the first of its kind to vindicate transgender individuals in Egypt regarding their fundamental …
Read More »Bobi Wine Receives Heroes of Democracy Award In USA
The National Unity Party President, Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu, was on Friday night honored with the Heroes of Democracy Award by the Renew Democracy Initiative (RDI). The two- time presidential candidate used the global stage to condemn what he called the oppression of Ugandans under President Yoweri Museveni. He said the …
Read More »Uganda Diaspora Voices Tackle Uganda’s Sovereignty Bill 2026 on XaveRadio Tonight 8pm
In a powerful and timely discussion on the show “Diasporah Elders,” Male Deogratius and Alexander Luyima of African Descent Ontario convened on XaveRadio via www.xavieradioug.com to unpack one of the most controversial legislative proposals in Uganda today — the Protection of Sovereignty Bill, 2026. Their conversation shines a spotlight on …
Read More »UGANDA “NOT SAFE”: Journalist Dean Lubowa Saava Breaks Silence After 6 Months in Prison
KAMPALA, Uganda – Uganda is once again facing intense scrutiny over its human rights record following explosive allegations from veteran journalist Dean Lubowa Saava. Speaking publicly for the first time since his release, Saava claims the country has become dangerously unsafe for media professionals and ordinary citizens—a warning that has amplified …
Read More »How a Dormant 2018 Murder File May Have Cost More Lives
By Alexander Luyima | The Hoima Post In any justice system, the true test is not in how it responds when the spotlight is bright, but in how it handles cases when attention fades. The resurfacing of a 2018 murder file linked to the recent killings at Ggaba Early Childhood …
Read More »Uganda’s Political–Criminal Nexus Shapes Elections and Power
By Alexander Luyima | The Hoima Post Uganda’s electoral processes extend beyond mere balloting. Beneath the surface of political campaigns, an intricate web of political and coercive forces actively shapes outcomes and influences societal dynamics. A notable characteristic is the frequent collaboration between political elites and informal enforcers. This alliance …
Read More »Uganda Law Society Condemns Museveni’s Remarks on Masaka Woman MP Election
By Alexander Luyima April 9, 2026 The Uganda Law Society (ULS) has strongly criticized remarks made by Yoweri Kaguta Museveni regarding the disputed Masaka City Woman Member of Parliament election, describing them as unconstitutional and a direct intrusion into Uganda’s electoral and judicial processes. In a statement released on April …
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