In the early hours of January 17, 2026, police officers from Wakasanke Police Post raided a home in Masanafu, arresting four young men in a scene that has become disturbingly routine across Uganda. What followed illustrates how the Anti-Homosexuality Act of 2023 has transformed into a weapon of extortion, harassment, and systemic abuse against LGBTQ+ […]
January 2026
When I Cast My Vote, I Did So With a Quiet But Stubborn Hope of Freedom: Freedom From Homophobic Leaders! Everything with a beginning comes to an end; even the strongest thunderstorms eventually settle. The year has barely begun, yet chaos already hangs over it. Another long ride? Maybe. But this too shall end. On […]
This Thursday, Uganda goes to the polls. Streets fill with posters, rallies buzz with promises, and the weight of choice hangs in the air. Elections are often framed as moments of division, but they are also moments of collective ownership. They ask us a simple question: what kind of country do we want to live […]