A Ugandan Tiktoker has been slapped with six years and jailed after he was accused of insulting President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni and members of his family.
The Ugandan Tiktoker, Edward Awebwa aged 24 years was jailed for the content he created on his tiktok page dubbed “Save Media Uganda” aimed at painting a clear picture of the rule in Uganda.
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However, the content shared was deemed ridiculous and demeaning towards President Museveni, First Lady Janet Museveni, and their son Muhoozi Kainerugaba, who is also Uganda’s Chief of Defence Forces.
Edward pleaded guilty to hate speech and disseminating misleading or malicious information after sharing information claiming there would be an increase in taxes related to President Museveni.
“The accused is pleading for mercy but he does not look remorseful at all for his acts, he is a person who was aware of what he was doing and the court had an opportunity to even see the video, the language that was being used was really vulgar.”
According to Entebbe Chief Magistrate Court’s Presiding Chief Magistrate, Stellah-Maris Amabilisi, the President, the First Lady and the first son should be respected.
“This court is of the opinion that the accused deserves a punishment which will enable him learn from his past so that next time he will respect the person of the president, the first lady and first son.”
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“Taking into account the five days he has already spent in remand, the court sentences the accused as follows: six years imprisonment for each of the four counts, with the sentences to run concurrently at Kigo Upper Prison.”