By Our sources
Renowned Ugandan journalist Male Deogratius, also known as Omusawo Tintah, has fled to Canada seeking asylum following a harrowing attack and subsequent threats. The incident occurred on the night of April 15, 2024, when Male was assaulted by unidentified assailants near his residence on Salama Road, Kubadongo, Makindye Division Council, Kampala.
Following the attack, Male was promptly taken to Good Samaritan Clinic in Makindye for medical treatment. It has now come to light that he has left Uganda for Canada, fearing for his safety, after receiving warnings from his attackers to cease his advocacy work, particularly regarding human rights and LGBTQ rights on his platform, “www.hoimapost.co.ug.”
Male disclosed that his assailants, who made off with nothing tangible, explicitly warned him to halt his activism, threatening dire consequences for him and his family. Prior to the attack, Male had been receiving threatening messages from unknown numbers, urging him to abandon his advocacy efforts.
The backdrop to Male’s ordeal is Uganda’s Anti-Homosexuality Law enacted in May 2023, which imposes severe penalties, including life imprisonment, for consensual same-sex relations. The legislation also extends its reach to the press, stipulating hefty prison terms for individuals involved in disseminating material deemed to “promote or encourage homosexuality.”
Male Deogratius alias Omusawo Tintah is a respected figure in Ugandan journalism, known for his work as an entertainment radio presenter and his unwavering commitment to issues of human rights and national importance.
