Tag Archives: HIV Stigma

Media personality Katamba Edwin also known as MC Kats is unmoved by people who stigmatise ladies around him.  He said they all know his HIV status, so there is no need to constantly remind them that the person they are with is HIV positive. The TV show host publicly revealed his HIV status in 2020. It was a surprise to ...

Makerere Community Church lead Pastor, Martin Ssempa, has come out to trash the HIV discrimination and stigma case that he was sued for recently. After a court session yesterday, the outspoken pastor said that he won’t be silenced by anyone with bogus charges. Ssempa added that he will use his voice and freedom of speech to teach what he deems ...

Local singer, Kankunda Nina aka Nina Roz, has advised all victims of HIV to embrace themselves once they learn of their status. Nina said that these should know that it’s not the end and there is a whole lot of a support system for them. Further, Nina said that there is power in knowing who you are. One can therefore ...

Singers Vampino and Benon Mugumbya known as Benon and Vampos from their earlier stage name have come out to compliment NBS After 5 presenter MC Kats’ bravery. This is in relation to his coming out as an HIV positive person and going ahead to use his position to create awareness against HIV stigma and discrimination. While speaking about Kats, Vampino ...