Kampala
The anti-homosexuality act, according to a tweet from the official tweeter handle of the state house has officially been signed into law by President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni.
The act, has been a subject of discussion both within and outside the country.
Speaker of parliament, Anita Among her tweeter handle has express gratitude for the president’s action in executing his constitutional duty, as stated in Article 91 (3) (a) of the Constitution of Uganda.
“I thank His Excellency, the president, for his steadfast action in the interest of Uganda,” Speaker Among expressed with appreciation.
She noted that the Parliament of Uganda believes that the law safeguards the sanctity of the family, in accordance with Article 31 of the Ugandan Constitution. Additionally, she stated that the legislation aligns with the cultural values and aspirations of the Ugandan people, as outlined in objectives 19 and 24 of the national objectives and directive principles of state policy.
Among extended gratitude to the people of Uganda for their prayers and encouragement throughout the legislative process.
The law prescribes a death penalty for the offence of “aggravated homosexuality,” and life imprisonment for “homosexuality”.