NEW : President David Kato 's says the activist was advocate for fairness and freedom . Obama name was published on a list of the nation 's `` Hang Them the weeks . The U.S. Mission in Kampala , Uganda , said , `` David 's courageous devotion to promoting the universal human rights of members of Uganda 's lesbian , gay , bisexual and transgender community improved the lives of minority populations in Uganda and throughout Africa , and his selfless dedication to defending human rights and speaking out against injustice served as inspiration to human rights defenders around the world . '' The African tabloid story reignited anti-gay sentiments . It was unclear whether his killing was tied to the front-page story .
NEW : President David Kato 's says the activist was advocate for fairness and freedom . Obama name was published on a list of the nation 's `` Hang Them the weeks . The African tabloid story reignited anti-gay sentiments . It was unclear whether his killing was tied to the front-page story .