Female Genital Mutilation Outlawed in Nigeria
By Ruth Muganzi
June seems to have carried with it good tidings for the human rights struggle; an act outlawing female genital mutilation has officially been passed into law after being passed in the Senate on May 5th.
Where Love Is Illegal Website Officially Launched
By Ambrose Barigye
Arguably one of the most powerful platforms ever availed to the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Intersex (LGBTI) community, Where Love Is Illegal is here to make a mark like never before.
Yesterday 3rd March, a mammoth crowd gathered at the Namugongo Shrines in commemoration of the Uganda Martyrs that were murdered by the then King of Buganda, Mwanga.
A penal code decriminalizing same sex relationships in Mozambique is set to be effected this June; after being signed into law by President Filipe Nyusi last December having been tabled over three years prior.
Kenyan Students Sue the School for Expelling them on Allegations Additional of Lesbianism
By George Barasa
A case filed by five Kenyan students, who were expelled for allegedly engaging in lesbianism, will be heard today before High Court judge Isaac Lenaola.
South African Court Hands Lesbian Killer Two Life Sentences
By Ambrose Barigye
Potchefsroom’s North West High Court yesterday sentenced Stofferl Pule Motlhokwane to two life sentences for the murder of Disebo Gift Makau, an openly gay woman.
LGBTI Friendly Church Sets Up Roots in Kenya and Uganda
By Our Correspondent
Homophobia in Africa has increasingly been spread through use of religion with most spiritual heads assenting that the higher powers known to mankind are against homosexuality or any other sexual nonconformity that isn’t in line with the norm.
Memoirs from My One Week Stay in Kampala
George Barasa
I was recently invited by my boss to attend a Kuchu Times workshop in Kampala, Uganda where I had the time of my life. I visited great places, met amazing people and my skin loved the Ugandan weather.
Uganda Pride 2015 Coordinator Seeks Support
By George Barasa and Ambrose Barigye
Pride Uganda which is in its fourth year running is part of the annual international celebration of achievements for the movement of lesbians, gay, bisexual, transgender, intersex, queer, questionable, and gender non-conforming persons.
Early this week, a published story indicated that a woman had been gang raped for allegedly being a lesbian. Although it appeared that the rape had occurred a few years ago, the lady in question is now seeking legal redress.
