Katlego K Kolanyane-Kesupile

Katlego K Kolanyane-Kesupile (Kat Kai Kol-Kes) is a Trans* ARTivist from Botswana working in communications, performing arts, education and human rights. Her work spans music, poetry, playwriting, commentary and academic research. Named one of the 100 most influential women of African descent in 2018 by OkayAfrica, she is currently a UN Religion Fellow with Outright Action International.

The decriminalisation of same-sex activity in Botswana is a victory. But the struggle for equality continues

The recent court judgment followed years of advocacy by LGBTQ+ people and rights groups. A next step must be laws to protect queer lives – including against hate crimes.

By Katlego K Kolanyane-Kesupile

/ 4 Jul 2019

The decriminalisation of same-sex activity in Botswana is a victory. But the struggle for equality continues