The Constitutional Court has dismissed a consolidated petition challenging the Anti-Homosexuality Act 2023. Five justices of the Constitutional Court led by Deputy Chief Justice Richard Buteera have ruled that the Anti-Homosexuality Act was enacted to protect children and vulnerable members of the society. “We think that the section that prohibits gay […]
Some religious leaders have expressed concern with the passing of the anti-gay law, saying the repercussions are likely to be intense. The presiding apostle of the born-again faith Federation Uganda, also senior pastor at Victory Christian Centre Church located in Ndeeba, Dr. Joseph Sserwadda, says more travel bans await Ugandan […]
The Church of Uganda has applauded President Museveni for assenting to the Anti-Homosexuality Act, 2023. The Archbishop of the Church of Uganda, Stephen Samuel Kaziimba Mugalu, says the law will go a long way in protecting children from harmful practices. He has however expressed reservations with the death penalty, saying […]
