Muslims to hold anti-gay protests today

In a February 11 letter, UMSC gazetted Friday 24 2023 for all mosques to express their disagreement with homosexuality, a vice they say has mainly targeted young people.

“The council requested all Muslim leaders to have their sermons on the fight against the vice, radios and televisions teaching address the same, peaceful walks through towns with placards and every district Muslims representative (Khadi) issue a press statement against homosexuality,” letter read in parts.

The deputy Mufti, Sheikh Muhammad Warsaw, said the main aim of the demonstration is to create awareness as well as reinforcing the role of religious leaders in this fight, following a decision of the Church of Uganda to break away from the Church of England that endorsed same sex relations.

“Nationally, reports on homosexuality have been coming out with the aim of provoking the public and this has forced us not to keep silent; instead remind the public on how we can fight it,” he said.

The UMSC call came after the Inter-Religious Council of Uganda (IRCU) issued a statement, expressing concern about the increasing promotion of the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender (LGBT) agenda in the country.

IRCU cautioned Ugandans to guard the family institution against the looming practice of homosexuality.

The IRCU said the practice poses a danger to children and families because of the implications it comes with.

While addressing the media at their headquarters in Kampala, the Most. Rev. Dr. Stephen Kaziimba Mugalu, the Archbishop of Church of Uganda, called on Ugandan parents to protect their children from the act because it is immoral and ungodly.

He said there is an urgent need to preserve the future generation, adding that religion and cultural practices condemn same sex relationships.

“Our sacred books teach that homosexuality and LGBTQ are human weaknesses that must be addressed at a person level through repentance,” Kaziimba said, quoting Leviticus 18:22 which states: “You shall not lie with a male as with a woman; it’s an abomination.”

Kaziimba’s warning came amidst on-going investigations at Kings College Budo where it is alleged homosexuality activities have been on-going.

Earlier, the Minister of Education and Sports, Janet Museveni, pledged to support schools in Uganda which are fighting homosexuality.

Addressing the media during the closure of the Senior One selection exercise at Uganda Manufacturers Association show grounds in Lugogo, Museveni said the question of homosexuality in Uganda is too big and can affect societies if not addressed immediately. She said the vice can never be given room for expansion in Uganda.

“The issue of sex education is being abused to incorporate negative ideas that do not conform to our culture. Teachers must ensure and be in position to safe guard against such vices; in the event of any challenges, please do not hesitate to contact our offices," she said in a speech that was read by the State Minister for Higher Education, John Chrysostom Muyingo, who represented her.

Members of Parliament also raised concerns over the increasing cases of homosexuality and lesbianism in schools.