Attitudes against homosexuality are prevalent in Uganda. A 2013 report from Pew Research found that 96% of Ugandans believe society should not accept homosexuality.
Thirty-eight African countries have made homosexuality illegal. Most sodomy laws there were introduced during colonialism.
Even before Museveni signed the bill into law, homosexual acts were punishable by 14 years to life in prison.
According to Ugandan gay rights activist Pepe Julian Onziema "some gay people in Uganda would rather kill themselves than live under the new law"
"Prior to the bill becoming law yesterday, people attempted suicide because they are like, 'I'm not going to live to see this country kill me -- so I would rather take my life.' "
Many have already left the country in fear of violence, Onziema said, and among those who stay, many are stopping their activism.
Onziema, however, says he is not afraid. He says he won't let the law take away his voice.
Some gay Ugandans would rather die than live under new law
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