Bertrand Besigye (born 24 October 1972 in Kampala, Uganda) is a notable Norwegian writer commonly known for his poetry. He made his debut in 1993 with the poetry collection Og du dør sÃÂ¥ langsomt at du tror du lever, for which he won the Tarjei Vesaas' debutantpris.
Besigye's family fled during the Idi Amin's regime in the mid-1970s who after settled in Norway. His poetry has been translated and included some anthologies for example Afro-Nordic Landscapes which has made his work more accessible to a bigger audience.