Summary:
- Katongole is said to be a member of the Sexual Minorities Uganda Group (SMUG).
NEWS: Mubaraka Katongole, a 32-year-old from Gayaza, is reportedly on the run after police raided a house party he organized in Kiwatule on January 17, 2024.
Katongole is said to be a member of the Sexual Minorities Uganda Group (SMUG). According to neighbors, his family had previously rejected him due to his sexual orientation and his support for the LGBTQ community.
He had been living away from his family in Kampala for some time.
The party attracted police attention after neighbors in Kiwatule observed unusual activity, including a steady stream of guests and loud music.
Suspecting it was a gathering of gay individuals, the neighbors alerted the authorities.
When police raided the house, chaos ensued as attendees fled in all directions to avoid arrest. Being gay in Uganda is a highly sensitive issue, and fear of persecution is widespread among LGBTQ individuals.
Reports indicate that several men were arrested during the raid, but Katongole managed to escape through the back of the house along with a few others.
Since then, police have launched a dedicated search for him, identifying him as the main organizer of the event.
Katongole has remained in hiding, and authorities have so far been unable to locate him. However, police officials have stated they will not relent until he is apprehended.
