The law is a response by patriarchal societies to increased freedoms for previously marginalised groups COMMENT | AWINO OKECH | Ugandan president Yoweri Museveni assented to the anti-homosexuality bill on May 26, 2023. The new law legislates, among other things, a ten-year jail term for “attempted homosexuality”, a 20-year jail term …
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More than 30 African states already have laws that ban same-sex relationships. Kampala, Uganda | AGENCIES | Human rights activists say Uganda’s passage of an anti-homosexuality bill could be the impetus for similar far-reaching legislation across Africa as anti-gay sentiments grow. More than 30 African states already have laws that ban …
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How the new anti-gay law is bad for our country yet good for the long-term tolerance of homosexuality THE LAST WORD | Andrew M. Mwenda | So, Uganda’s parliament once again passed a law to hang homosexuals. This was done in the most democratic manner possible: 399 out of 529 MPs (75% of …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Uganda Muslim Supreme Council-UMSC headquarters has joined the crusade against homosexuality in the country. The body designated February 24, 2023, to protest against homosexual practices in the country. In a statement, Sheikh Imran Abdunoor Ssali, the UMSC Religious Affairs Secretary, directed all District Kadhis …
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By Joan Akello Five judges of the constitutional court have this afternoon nullified the Anti-homosexuality Act 2014 due to lack of quorum in parliament on December 20, 2013 when it was passed. At 12:34, the panel of judges including the Acting Deputy Chief Justice Steven Kavuma, Augustine Nshimye, Eldad Mwangusya, …
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By Ian Katusiime and Joan Akello Main mover, Ndorwa West MP David Bahati spoke to The Independent’s Ian Katusiime and Joan Akello about how threats by donors to cut aid should give Uganda opportunity to re-evaluate its opportunities Why do you say the new Anti-homosexuality law is a victory for …
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By Andrew M. Mwenda Why the anti homosexuality law is most likely going to be used for political rather than moral reasons Finally President Yoweri Museveni has “yielded” to the advice of “our scientists” to sign the anti homosexual bill. Most Ugandan elites who were cheering him on social media …
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By Haggai Matsiko U.S. President Barrack Obama has expressed disappointment and warned that enacting the Anti-Homosexuality Bill will complicate U.S.-Uganda relations. “As we have conveyed to President Museveni,” Obama has said in a statement, “enacting this legislation will complicate our valued relationship with Uganda.” Obama is not happy with the …
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By Magelah Peter Gwayaka Media freedoms could be curtailed and individual’s privacy abused by police Recently Uganda Parliament passed two bills; the Anti-Homosexuality and the Anti-Pornography Bills, which purport to aim at protecting Uganda’s societal morals. However, what seems not to be in the debate is the fact that the …
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By Ronald Musoke & Agencies Russia is planning to enact an even tougher Anti-homosexuality law than Uganda’s to protect young Russians. The legislation which is being pushed by the Kremlin and the Russian Orthodox Church will make it illegal nationwide to provide young children with information that is defined as …
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