A few days ago, I watched MPs thumping their chests in parliament threatening to re-introduce the Anti-Homosexuality bill. One after another, they took to the podium spitting fire against a group of people that have become the easiest political darts that politicians launch each time they want to engage in cheap political games.
Kuchu Times Editor
This is not the first time since 2014 that the Ugandan Parliament has attempted to retable the bill. In fact, one of the LGBT community leaders noted that this has become a trend for Parliament to bring up the topic of homosexuality every time they need to redeem themselves or are caught in unpleasant situations.
In a first of its kind locally‚ a website has been launched to help victims anonymously report hate crimes in South Africa. The platform was created by the Love Not Hate campaign‚ a nationwide initiative addressing violence against lesbian‚ gay‚ bisexual‚ transgender and intersex (LGBTI) people.
Annually, 31st March is International Transgender Day of Visibility- a day dedicated to celebrating transgender persons and raising awareness about the discrimination and difficulties faced by transgender people worldwide.
It took Aaron several years to reconcile his Christian religious beliefs with his sexual orientation. Through prayer, study, and long conversations with God, he has been graced with understanding and insights that he hopes to share with others. He feels a strong sense of mission to preach the gospel of love, healing, and redemption to everyone he meets. Aaron hopes to help people everywhere experience the essential truth that God is love.
One of the main characters in this movie is Keem Love Black a celebrated Ugandan transgender woman who has boldly used her social media platforms to change people’s perceptions towards transgender people. Keem Love said that she was so happy about taking part in this production and hopes that it will help change more attitudes of Ugandans towards transgender people and as well the entire LGBTI community.
We once documented sweet love’s story how she had turned her home into a safe haven for homeless LGBTI youth in one of Kampala’s deadly slums, but a surprise visit by Kuchu Times field team to check on how she was progressing didn’t turn out as expected as she narrated the tough times she had […]
The High Court at Nairobi on 23 February 2018 ordered the Director of Medical Services to file a response to two cases seeking to declare the provisions of Sections 162 & 165(c) of the Penal as unconstitutional for violating the right to privacy and health among others. This order was prompted by the submissions made […]
Angels Refugee Support Group started its operations in the year 2009 by Bibe and other four LGBTI refugees with a vision to create a safe space for LGBTI refugees in Uganda. When Bibe left his native country to flee to Uganda he says he never knew that he would encounter such homophobia here. From […]
Kuchu Shiners a community based group with a mission to advance rights of LGBTI members in disadvantaged parts of Kampala and other parts of Uganda under the leadership of Bukenya Musa Asaadi on 14th February 2018 as a way to commemorate the international celebrated day of love “Valentine’s Day” with a huge event.
The show that doubled as a fundraiser for the organisation brought together various members of the Ugandan LGBTI community together to celebrate love. A lot was showcased during the event and even Kuchu shiners recognized the good work of its partners with certificates of appreciation and more about this event can be followed through this video.