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, com

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