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 .
NEW : President Obama says the activist was advocate for fairness and freedom . David Kato 's name was published on a list of the nation 's `` top homosexuals '' last year . The Ugandan tabloid story reignited anti-gay sentiments . It was unclear whether his killing was tied to the front-page story .