Authorities in Arua City, Uganda, have arrested and charged two women on allegations that they kissed in public.
According to the Monitor, the two women, identified as 22-year-old Wendy Faith and Alesi Diana Denise, 21, were arrested for allegedly flouting the East African nation’s Section 2(1) and (2) of the Anti-Homosexuality Act 2023. The two women were spotted allegedly kissing in public.
Police said that as far back as February 12, 2026, the two women had been cohabitating in one room, and they were spotted publicly kissing.
The West Nile police spokesperson, Josephine Angucia, stated that the two women were arrested after police received a report regarding their actions. The community members who reported them claimed that they had spotted the two women performing “queer and unusual acts,” adding that several other women frequently visited their home.
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“It’s alleged that both suspects have been living together in one room at Alengo cell from February 12, 2026, to February 18, 2026, when they were arrested on allegations of practicing Homosexuality. Information was received from the community that the suspects have been involved in queer and unusual acts believed to be sexual in nature, besides being allegedly seen openly kissing each other in broad daylight. It’s further alleged that photos were taken to that effect, and that many ladies normally congregate to stay at the suspects’ residence. It is upon that information that police acted by arresting the two under the allegation of practicing Homosexuality, C/S 2(1)(2) of the Anti-Homosexuality Act 2023,” Angucia said.
Angucia added: “The scene of the crime was visited and documented, a search was conducted at the premises of the suspects but nothing was recovered. The suspects were interviewed, and their statements were attached. They were examined on Police Form 3A.”
Same-sex relationships in Uganda are prohibited, and people found guilty of committing such acts can be sentenced to up to life in prison.
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