
Hans Senfuma
LGBTQIA+ Activist + Poet


The Poetic World of Hans Senfuma

I’m Hans Senfuma, a native Ugandan. I stand as a beacon of courage and resilience in a country where I fight for LGBTQ+ rights. The current situation is both urgent and perilous. For two decades, I have championed the cause, defying prejudice, danger, and discrimination.
Born on August 7, 2003, the same day my mother left this world, I emerged as a force to be reckoned with. My journey began long ago before the world recognized my name. A journey marked by my love, loss, and unwavering determination.
In the face of Uganda’s abysmal anti-queer discrimination, I stepped forward. I became a lifeline for fellow queer Ugandans, navigating treacherous waters with grace and tenacity. My activism transcended mere advocacy; it was a battle for survival, a fight against a system that sought to silence and suppress.
The passing of Uganda’s Anti-Homosexuality Bill on March 21, 2023, cast a dark shadow over the LGBTQ+ community. But I, Hans, refused to retreat. I stood tall, even as threats loomed and violence whispered its sinister promises. My voice echoed through the alleys, demanding justice, acceptance, and equality.
As an activist, I wear many hats. I collaborate with organizations that amplifiy unheard voices, and weave hope into the fabric of despair. My courage is contagious, inspiring others to rise alongside me. I know that change isn’t a distant dream; it’s stitched into every heartbeat, every tear shed, and every battle fought.
But the path I tread is treacherous. The recent attack on fellow activist Steven Kabuye, who I work with in the same organization, Coloured Voices Media Foundation, serves as a chilling reminder. Kabuye, too, fought for LGBTQ+ rights, and the assailants sought to silence him forever. Undeterred, I raise my voice louder. I refuse to be a footnote in a tragic narrative; instead, I stitch defiance into the very fabric of my existence.
