Posts by Christian Kettelhut
Kampala Writes Litfest Programme
We are thrilled to unveil the program for the Kampala Writes Litfest 2024, taking place on December 7th and 8th! Over two days, the festival will feature captivating panel discussions, engaging workshops, and an array of entertainment celebrating Uganda’s rich literary and creative heritage. Curator Goretti Kyomuhendo describes the festival as “a platform for writers and book professionals to…
Read MoreShort film night with Sisi Film Lab
On November 14, 2024, the Goethe Zentrum/Ugandan German Cultural Society (GZK/UGCS), in collaboration with Sisi Film Lab, hosted a screening of three short films, followed by a discussion with their directors, moderated by Dilman Dila. The selection featured diverse genres and themes, offering the audience a rich storytelling experience. The first short film, Please Wait,…
Read MoreKampala Writes Litfest 2024
Goethe Zentrum Kampala/Ugandan German Cultural Society (GZK/UGCS) is thrilled to announce the inaugural Kampala Writes Litfest, set to take place on the 7th and 8th of December 2024 at the Onomo Hotel in Kampala. This literary festival, the first of its kind in the city, has evolved from GZK’s longstanding tradition of hosting the annual…
Read MoreSurviving Mental Illness and Finding Me
On October 31, GZK/UGCS hosted an interesting literature event. The author Brain Azemchap was joining us with a reading from his book Surviving Mental Illness and Finding me. The evening was moderated by Andrea Cassatella, who is a Senior Research Fellow at the Makerere Institute of Social Research, Makerere University Brain Azemchap is a Cameroonian…
Read MoreA History of Film in Uganda
‘Filmmakers in the country remain optimistic about the prospects of the film industry and continue to build a number of professional networks in and outside the country. The indie nature of Ugandan cinema offers complete freedom of creative expression and presents brave and innovative filmmakers with the chance to for the first time actively explore…
Read MoreFacing Mountains
Author Jacqueline Asiimwe (left) and moderator Goretti Kyomuhendo (right) It was an honor to host Jacqueline Asiimwe, a remarkable human rights attorney and adventure enthusiast, at our premises for a discussion on her new memoir, Facing Mountains. The conversation was moderated by celebrated Ugandan author Goretti Kyomuhendo, who led an engaging discussion that helped the…
Read MoreCALL FOR A CAFETERIA OPERATOR
Invitation:Alliance Française de Kampala / Goethe Zentrum Kampala do hereby solicit competitiveoffers to run a Cafeteria at their premises located at Plot 52, Bukoto Street (Kamwokya) asindicated below: Part 1. INTRODUCTIONAbout Alliance Française de Kampala / Goethe Zentrum Kampala-Alliance française de Kampala is a non-profit Ugandan association dedicated to thepromotion of French language training and…
Read MoreWhispers from Vera @20: A Celebration
Whispers from Vera, by Goretti Kyomuhendo, was first published in Uganda in 2002 by Monitor Publications Ltd to great acclaim. This activity was to mark the novel’s 20 – year publication anniversary, with the relaunch of a reworked edition, published by the African Writers Trust Ltd in August 2023. The event was a great success…
Read MoreA commentary on the ‘PoliticianEyes’: Unveiling the Soul of Ugandan Democracy
By Opolot Nicholas Akwang (Programme Officer, Konrad Adenauer Stiftung Uganda and South Sudan) In recent times, artists have had a profound effect on Uganda’s politics. Either by a brushstroke, songs or poems – the arts have ushered in a new era for political dispensation across the country. Amidst the interwoven chaos of political posters, acclaimed…
Read MoreThe Ngalabi Short Film Festival 2023: A Weekend of Cinematic Delight
From September 1st to 3rd 2023, film enthusiasts in Uganda were treated to a remarkable cinematic experience at the seventh edition of the Ngalabi Short Film Festival, hosted by Goethe-Zentrum Kampala/Ugandan German Cultural Society at Circular Design Hub, an innovative and creative hub in Kampala, Uganda. Curated by the talented Joel Tugaineyo, the festival brought…
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