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@kfm Fri, 23 Feb 2024 16:46:38

TikToker remanded over abusing Kabaka, Museveni

Ibrahim Musana, 27, known online as “Pressure 247,” has been remanded to Luzira Prison after being charged with promoting hate speech and spreading malicious information. Musana was arrested last weekend following a complaint from the Buganda Kingdom. He appeared before Chief Magistrate Ronald Kayizzi of Buganda Road Court on eight counts related to the Computer Misuse Act (2021) on Friday. Prosecutors allege that between August 2023 and February 2024, Musana shared information on his TikTok account that “degraded, demeaned, and promoted hostility” against four Ugandan leaders: Kabaka Ronald Muwenda Mutebi II, President Yoweri Museveni, Speaker of Parliament Anita Among, and State Minister for ICT Joyce Naboosa Ssebugwawo. Musana pleaded not guilty, claiming he was unaware his actions constituted an offense. […]

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