Juliet Resty Namazzi, a mother of three, was caught by her husband engaging in a sexual act with another woman in Zzana Kikumbi Zone, Wakiso District. The incident reportedly led to a violent altercation, with her husband beating her before taking her to Kikumbi Police Post.

Juliet, a mother to Aniro Florence Brianah, Okello Felicia Lyton and ,Amuge Sonia Frances, has caused significant concern within her family due to her sexual orientation as a lesbian. Relatives and neighbors have expressed shock and dismay, with some of her former schoolmates revealing that Juliet had a history of engaging in same-sex relationships during her school years.

The event has reignited discussions surrounding Uganda’s anti-homosexuality laws. In 2023, the Ugandan Parliament passed the Anti-Homosexuality Act, which prohibits any form of sexual relationships between persons of the same sex. President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni later signed the bill into law, criminalizing certain homosexual acts and introducing severe penalties, including the death penalty for cases deemed “aggravated homosexuality.”

Juliet’s case underscores the ongoing challenges faced by LGBTQ+ individuals in Uganda, where such matters often lead to both legal and social repercussions.