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WASHINGTON, DC - May 29, 2023 -Today, Ugandan President Museveni signed a law passed by Parliament, first on March 21 and amended on May 2, that severely and drastically restricts the rights of LGBTQ+ Ugandans to engage in public life or advocacy. The bill further expands the offense of homosexuality and outlaws the promotion of homosexuality. This new law, on top of Uganda's already existing criminalization law, will create a chilling effect on freedom of speech, expression, and association and will curtail liberty, privacy, and equality. The bill will also put health care out of reach f...

It was at The Big Brunch, a concert that held at Kampala’s Speke Resort. The show, which is the first music concert in Uganda since the COVID-19 lockdown restrictions were imposed by the Ugandan government sold out. Shortly after performances by Omah Lay and Ms Tems, it turned out that they had broken COVID-19 lockdown restrictions and the Ugandan authorities insisted that the duo must face the law. The singers were arrested on Sunday, December 13 and charged in a magistrate court the following day for “negligently doing acts likely to spread an infectious disease C/S 171 of the Penal Cod...

Nigerian musicians arrested in Uganda for flouting COVID-19 rules LISTEN Omah Lay and Tems Nigerian singers Omah Lay and Tems were picked up by Uganda police on Sunday after they allegedly violated COVID-19 restrictions at 'The Big Brunch Concert' held in Kampala. Both musicians had performed at the event. They were arrested alongside Tems' manager Muyiwa Awoniyi and detained at the Katwe Police Station. Kampala Metropolitan Police deputy spokesperson Luk Owoyesigyire confirmed that manager of the venue Dungu Ivan, event manager Prim Kasana and three police officers – including the charg...