The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (CID) has levied four charges against Ibrahim Musana, a 27-year-old popular TikToker, for allegedly abusing Kabaka Ronald Muwenda Mutebi II, Buganda Kingdom, and the Katikiro Charles Peter Mayiga.
According to Police Spokesperson Fred Enanga, Musana, a resident of Kauga in Mukono district, was arrested by the Directorate of Crime Intelligence over the weekend after video clips of him insulting the Kabaka and the Katikiro went viral on various social media platforms.
“He has been handed over to the Criminal Investigations Directorate Kibuli where detectives are now processing him on various charges of misuse of social media, hate speech, offensive communication, and incitement to violence,” said Enanga.
The circulation of these videos, particularly on TikTok and X (formerly known as Twitter), sparked widespread condemnation from the public. Enanga emphasized the seriousness of such actions, stating, “A large section of people in Buganda are annoyed with these speeches which are embarrassing and disrespectful. As a country, we have very strict laws against such cases.”
Enanga further reiterated the police’s commitment to apprehending individuals promoting hateful ideologies, whether directed at the Kabaka of Buganda or targeting any Ugandans and visitors to the country. “We can’t allow such people to continue since it can cause devastating effects on communities. We shall arrest and charge anyone who engages in such acts against any Ugandan or a visitor to Uganda,” he added.
In response to Musana’s arrest, the Minister of Information for the Buganda Kingdom, Israel Kazibwe, issued a stern warning, affirming that Buganda will not tolerate any form of abuse or disrespect towards the Kabaka and the kingdom.
