Summary:
- The First draft of the Anti-Homosexuality Bill (AHB) introduced in Uganda’s Parliament in 2009 by the state Minister for Trade, Industry and cooperative (Industry) Hon David Bahati with the story of an 11-year old boy who had been raped and expelled from school but also the Anti-Homosexuality Bill 2014 was passed by the Parliament of Uganda on 20 December 2013, which prohibited sexual relations between persons of the same sex.
KABALE: The Kabale Resident District Commissioner, Godfrey Nyakahuma has urged students of Kabale University to uphold African cultural values rather than promoting or engaging in acts of homosexuality.
Speaking as the chief guest at the Kabale University Cultural Gala 2024 in Kabale District yesterday, Nyakahuma emphasized the importance of conserving and protecting African traditions.
He cautioned students about the dangers associated with homosexuality and criticized the National Unity Platform (NUP) party president, Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu, for allegedly endorsing LGBTQ+ ideology among Ugandan youth. Nyakahuma reminded the audience of the Anti-Homosexuality Bill, which was introduced in Uganda’s Parliament in 2009 and later passed in 2013, prohibiting same-sex relations.
Expressing concern over a tweet from a European Union official, David Vidal Sans, praising Bobi Wine for his advocacy of human and LGBTQ rights, Nyakahuma urged students and the wider African community to defend Uganda’s sovereignty and reject foreign influences. He emphasized the importance of celebrating cultural heritage as a means of preserving traditional values in the face of external ideologies.
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Professor Joy Kwesiga, the Vice Chancellor of Kabale University, commended students for their efforts in promoting and preserving cultural norms. She stressed that embracing and promoting culture would help instill morals and respect for African heritage among the younger generation and the community at large.
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The 1st Cultural Gala 2024 at Kabale University saw various associations, including West Nile, Teso, Bafumbira, Ndorwa East, Rwenzori, Luo, Sebei, Ankole, Mburamaizi, and KUASA, participating. Rwenzori emerged as the overall winner of the event, showcasing the rich diversity and unity within the university community.
