The fight for the recognition of LGBTI rights in Uganda continues to gain momentum despite the several setbacks faced by the movement. To deal with the problem of constant outings and negative coverage by the main stream media in not only Uganda but also Africa as a whole, Kuchu Times w
Kuchu Times Editor
Jack was born on 25 December; the first bundle of joy that arrived for Mr. &Mrs Magezi as they celebrated their first year of holy matrimony. Jack born male, to his African rooted family was an heir; he was a double edged sword joy to his family.
One Man’s Dream to Make Parenthood a Reality for Sexual Minorities By Ruth Muganzi Every so often, LGBTI persons have had to deal with the dilemma of starting a family. After getting past the ridicule and hurdles that come with identifying as a sexual minority, the decision to become parents is another of the hardest challenges LGBTI persons encounter.
EXCLUSIVELY BOMBASTIC: PRIDE UGANDA 2015,Official LGBTI Media Captures Five Day Festival in Totality
Eight months of waiting and swiftly the days dwindled down to just mere hours. The count down for the long awaited Pride Uganda 2015 festival themed WE ARE FAMILY was nearly over; but now, the anticipation was replaced by excitement and nostalgia.
We have waited months and now it’s just hours to the kickoff of the first event of the Uganda Pride 2015. For the first time in history, we will be bringing you the events live and keeping you in the loop through the UStream page that can be accessed for the link provided on our homepage or below.
In 2012, one of Uganda’s renowned LGBTI rights activists Kasha Jacqueline Nabagesera thought it was time to take the movement a step further as well as celebrate all the achievements they had attained over the course of this struggle.
This thought gave birth to the first PRIDE festival in the country. Although marred by fear and a poor understanding of what Pride entailed, the community was glad there was a way to celebrate their diversity and achievements and full time volunteers quickly came on board.
This year is the first year anniversary of the nullification of the Anti – Homosexuality Bill so this year is a year of celebration and that’s exactly what this year’s Pride is all about, celebrating Pride as a family as this year’s theme is also “We Are Family” and that’s exactly what we are, here in Uganda and Internationally and that’s the way we will celebrate, together as a family!!
It is with great concern that Out-Right Namibia (ORN) has taken note of a statement made by Deputy Minister of Finance Natangwe Ithete, published by Informanté on 30 July 2015.
As an NGO representing and lobbying for the human rights of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Intersex (LGBTI) Namibians, ORN is concerned that Mr. Ithete is misleading the Namibian nation and instigating direct homophobia and transphobia within the country.
KEEM LOVE BLACK ready to hand over the Miss Pride Crown By Our Pride Correspondent One of the most anticipated events during this year’s PRIDE celebrations is the Mr and Miss UGANDA PRIDE 2015 pageant.
CALL FOR JOURNALISTS WHO ARE INTERESTED IN COVERING PRIDE UGANDA 2015 By Richard Lusimbo Coordinator Pride Uganda As the annual PRIDE UGANDA festival approaches, the organisers of this year’s event have gone over and beyond to ensure that it is memorable and safe for everyone that will attend.