CRITICAL

Micheal Opolot freed, but draconian AHA law remains in force!

Advocacy

Spared by "Unsound Mind": Why Uganda’s First AHA Dismissal Isn’t the Victory We Need

Uganda’s first Anti-Homosexuality Act case has been dropped but not overturned. The court ruled on mental incapacity, not constitutionality, leaving a deadly law fully intact. What does it mean when freedom comes only after the state breaks you?

John Ivan Kisekka Feb 06, 2026 • 8 min read

Featured Analysis

AHA 2023 has no basis in evidence

The legislation, which imposes a life sentence for consensual same-sex conduct and the death penalty was based on 'lies'.

Myth Buster

Debunking the Myths Behind Uganda’s Anti-Homosexuality Act 2023

When Uganda’s Anti-Homosexuality Act 2023 was signed into law, it was framed as a moral shield meant to “protect children”, “defend the traditional family”, and “preserve Ugandan culture”. However, a rigorous review of scientific research shows that the purported arguments in support of this bill have no basis in evidence.

John Ivan Kisekka Feb 01, 2026 • 6 min read

Featured Story

Eye on the AHA 2023

The draconian law whose foundations are built on fear, misinformation, and deliberate political scapegoating.

Advocacy

Beyond the Legislation: The Human Cost of Uganda’s Anti-Homosexuality Act

Uganda’s Anti-Homosexuality Act 2023 has redefined the landscape for LGBTQ+ rights. Read about the human cost, the diaspora's struggle, and the path to resistance.

John Ivan Kisekka Jun 03 • 9 min read