Martin Ssempa is a Ugandan evangelical pastor and activist, known for his charismatic preaching style and founding Makerere Community Church. He gained international attention for his outspoken, hardline opposition to homosexuality and his prominent role in anti‑LGBTQ campaigns and legislation efforts in Uganda. He often works with youth around HIV/AIDS issues, promotes abstinence‑focused messages, and frequently appears in media and public debates, where he is seen as confrontational, controver