In 1992, David Kato left Uganda for South Africa. There he found gay bars; he was welcomed, he became part of the gay Christian community; he went to church.
David Kato
In 1998 he returned to Uganda to “liberate our people.” He was arrested and spent Christmas that year in prison. His work was to document cases of violence and discrimination against homosexuals. He talked of lesbians, how they are forced against their will to have sex, something these criminals call “curative rape.” He takes the victims in, takes care of them, supports them, fights for them.
Ugandan politicians are fueling homophobia among the people. According to a proposed anti-homosexuality bill, upon it being passed, a citizen should report anyone they know who is gay within 24 hours (this bill has since been shelved by parliament, but proponents say another will follow soon.)
I won’t keep quiet until we have got our vision through.
Kato was bludgeoned to death in his home on Jan 26, 2011. The prime suspect in the case received 30 years in prison last November.
To watch the 5-minute documentary about David Kato, click here. 
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Carlo is a Managing Editor at Matador Network and keeps a personal blog at Vagabonderz. The end of his marriage in 2010 started him on a new life journey so, yes, he has much to say on the subject of love and relationships. He currently calls Nelson, BC his home. Like him on Facebook and follow him on Twitter.
