This is the second episode of the Kuchu Times News Roundup.
Read by:
Kasha Jacqueline
Intro Music:
Kuchu Anthem by Brayo Bryans
News
Iranian Television Preacher Causes Uproar after Claiming Father’s Distraction during Intercourse could Result into a Homosexual Child
By Editor
Over the years, there have been numerous theories about what causes homosexuality but the latest from an Iranian cleric is the most bizarre the world has ever heard.
WINDHOEK – Namibian immigration authorities are facing one of their sternest tests yet, after a group of Sweden-based Namibian transmen applied for a change in their gender statuses from female to male on their identity documents.
One of the transmen, Safira Eiseb, plans to bring ‘his’ Swedish wife and their twin kids to Namibia towards the end of this year but it is feared his current national identity documents – and his own views on them – could present problems for his entry into the country.
Cameroonian Lesbian Refused Asylum in Spain after Authorities Label her Story ‘Not Credible’
By Editor As people within the LGBTI community in Africa continue to seek asylum in overwhelming numbers, Western nations have made the process of granting asylum harder and some have even been turned down.
Gay Rights Supporter Hillary Clinton Makes History by Appointing Openly Gay Man as Campaign Manager
By Editor
As the world went into a swirl over Hillary Clinton’s announcement to bid for the office of the presidency of the United States of America, the LGBTI community all over the world joined in the jubilation as they welcomed this great news.
An Open Letter to Rev Fr S.P Lokodo: Never Undermine the Power of Selfless People
By Our Correspondent Dear Rev.Fr. S.P.Lokodo,
With all due respect, I honor you for my faith requires that of me! You know I am proudly catholic but I am equally a proud lesbian born to this sexual identity.
African Religious Leaders to Partner with the West in a Campaign to Fight Homophobia
By Editor
Many have used religion and culture as their basis for homophobia in Africa. However, a group of African American religious leaders under their umbrella organization, The fellowship Global (TFG) have defied the norm and started a campaign to fight against homophobia across the world.
President Obama to Declare His Support against Treatments that are Administered to Turn Gay People Straight By Editor It is a practice that has affected most LGBTIQ people across the globe. On coming out, most families struggle to accept their loved ones’ sexuality and some are known to have sought treats; from religious interventions, witchcraft, […]
The Woman I Am- One that Transcends all Norm and Expectation By our Correspondent I am the kind of woman who proudly associates with happiness; in Uganda we say “sagala stress”! I know the cost of stress and early aging isn’t my portion. I care to laugh whenever I can and choose not to frown. […]
Anti-Gay Ugandan Extremist Martin Ssempa is U.S. Citizen; Testimony Sought in U.S. Court Case | Center for Constitutional Rights Official court documents are located here. Photo Credit: Martin Ssempa Social Media