Mapping anti-gay laws in Africa Legal rights are diminishing for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender It's already illegal to be gay in Uganda. If you're found to have had a But Uganda's anti-gay laws have become even harsher. In December 2013, the notorious Anti-Homosexuality Bill was passed by homosexual sex, and extended punishments to those 'promoting' homosexuality. criminalised homosexual behavoir, removing a clause that outlawed