As most of us know, Sexuality is one of the most complex and politicized issues on the African continent. If Sexuality were to look in the mirror, she would see numerous faces. In these brief notes, I map out ten different “faces” of sexuality as they have been manifested in Uganda, analyzing their intersections with human rights plus the de jure and de facto rules and norms that mould and paint their features.
News
Maurice Tomlinson is no stranger to the struggle for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Intersex (LGBTI) rights in Africa. The Jamaican born activist was the first Grand Marshal of Pride Uganda in 2012 and also the first recipient of the David Kato Award the same year.
Bombastic Magazine, the only LGBTI (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans, Intersex) magazine in Uganda, calls for articles for its new issue. The second issue of the Kuchu Times publication will delve into more real life experiences of sexual
In his modest home filled with photos of memories from his long life, Bishop Christopher Ssenyonjo gives off the aura of wisdom and brilliance. He opens his doors to those in need and has over the years dealt with backlash from the very church he served for most of his adult life; all for reaching out and trying to offer a shoulder to lean on sexual minorities in Uganda.
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
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.