Tag Archives: Activist

Robel Meseret Hailu was the first Ethiopian contestant in Mr Gay World before creating a support network for LGBTQ+ people. Ethiopian LGBTQ activist Robel Hailu. (Photo courtesy of Fatteh / Robel Hailu) Fatteh, the online magazine for LGBTQ Ethiopians, presents this profile of veteran activist Robel Meseret Hailu. Robel Meseret Hailu made history as the first Ethiopian contestant in Mr …

The recognition of Williams Ntege Lubwama in Toronto highlights the evolving role of diaspora voices in shaping political and social discourse beyond national borders. Known widely as Kyuma Kya Yesu, Lubwama’s journey from journalism to frontline activism reflects a sustained commitment to Uganda’s governance, justice, and civic accountability. This article examines his legacy through his activism, personal sacrifices, and continued …

Toronto, Canada — Ugandan political activist William Ntege, widely known by his moniker Kyuma Kya Yesu (meaning Jesus’ Iron), is set to receive recognition from the Toronto Police Service Board for his contributions to community engagement and public service. According to an official invitation, Board Chair Shelley Carroll, together with members of the Toronto Police Service Board and Myron Demkiw, …

Family and lawyers are calling for Lachgar’s urgent release, saying her injury was not properly treated and that she may need her arm amputated without specialist care. Lachgar has reportedly spent the past six months sleeping on a floor without a mattress in a cold cell with a broken window, according to Avaaz, a U.S.-based nonprofit that launched a petition …

 The Uganda Police Force has confirmed the arrest of Sarah Bireete, the prominent civil society leader and Executive Director of the Centre for Constitutional Governance (CCG). Bireete is currently detained at the Central Police Station (CPS) in Kampala and is expected to be arraigned in court shortly, according to official statements. While police authorities have not yet detailed the specific …

Rebel control in eastern Congo puts queer people at risk, victim says Flag of the Democratic Republic of Congo.   Alphonse Mihigo Ombeni, director and founder of the Congolese LGBTQI+ advocacy group Action for the Fight Against Social Injustice (ALCIS), was once again assaulted and robbed of his belongings as he left the FAN FM radio station in Bukuvu, Democratic …

NAIROBI, Kenya – In his first detailed account since his release, Kenyan human rights defender Bob Njagi has alleged that he and his colleague were subjected to severe torture and dehumanizing conditions during their 39-day incommunicado detention in Uganda, directly implicating the country’s elite Special Forces Command (SFC). Njagi and his fellow activist, Nicholas Oyoo, were finally released and dumped at …

For over twelve years, the mother of Ugandan political activist Sam Mugumya has lived with uncertainty, fear, and hope—hope that one day she would embrace her son again. In a deeply emotional statement shared this week, Mugumya’s mother recounted the long years of separation, the silence of exile, and the pain of watching her son’s life unfold from a distance. …

In a powerful and emotional interview, transgender activist Anitah Namasole has revealed how international LGBTQ+ support network Rainbow Railroad saved her life after Uganda passed one of the world’s most severe anti-LGBTQ laws. Speaking exclusively with journalist Male Deogratius, known as Tintah, on his YouTube channel Tintah Media, Anitah shared the harrowing reality of being a transgender woman in Uganda. …

Nearly a month has passed since the disappearance of opposition activist Sam Mugumya, yet Uganda’s key state institutions appear determined to drag their feet instead of seeking truth. What began as a straightforward demand for accountability has now spiraled into a textbook case of bureaucratic evasion and political indifference. On Friday, both the Uganda Police Force (@PoliceUg) and the Attorney …