KUONYESHA

Creatives across Uganda gathered in November for “Creatives and Money”, a practical financial management session facilitated by savings and investment advocate Danstan Kisuule. Convened through a collaboration between the Kampala Film Development Foundation, the Uganda National Cultural Centre, and the Kuonyesha Art Fund, the session brought together 40 creatives, dancers, designers, musicians, poets, filmmakers, and cultural producers, many of whom know the pressure of movin

The Theatre and Performing Arts Festival 2025 returned for its fourth edition on 21 October 2025 at the iconic Bat Valley Theatre, rallying thespians, cultural leaders, and audiences around a bold call: “The Theatre Renaissance Starts With You.” Festival Director Mariam Ndagire traced Ugandan theatre’s roots from fireside storytelling to modern pioneers, urging artists and audiences alike to protect live theatre’s uniqueness in an age of screens. The week-long festival combin

Kuonyesha in the City of Welcome... What happens when a journey of convening turns into a celebration of art, identity, and connection? Earlier this year, CivFund’s Kuonyesha Art Fund travelled to Ghana, not only to attend a convening but also to finally meet seven artists it had supported over two years, discovering stories of resilience, innovation, and cultural pride. From Karen Happuch’s groundbreaking animated film and Jesse Sunkwa Mills’ dream of African heroes on globa

In today’s fast-paced world, creativity alone isn’t enough. Artists must learn to shape how they are seen, heard, and remembered....