Deputy Lord Mayor Doreen Nyanjura has voiced strong criticism over the remand of former Rubaga and Nakawa Resident District Commissioner (RDC) Anderson Burora. Nyanjura’s concerns stem from what she perceived as a lack of legitimate charges against Burora.
Nyanjura took to social media, posting, “Who is this stupid magistrate that remanded Burora with this type of charge ‘shit’?” She claimed that Burora was remanded without any legitimate charges, a sentiment that sparked considerable public interest and debate.
The Charge Document
The charge document against Burora, shared by Nyanjura, details two specific charges under the Computer Misuse (Amended) Act 2022:
| Charge | Details |
|---|---|
| Hate Speech | Anderson Burora is accused of using a computer to share information likely to ridicule, degrade, demean, and promote hostility against Rt. Hon. Anita Annet Among. |
| Malicious Information | Burora allegedly shared malicious information relating to Rt. Hon. Anita Annet Among between March 2024 and June 2024. |
Charge Details
The charge sheet, signed by police officer O/ASP Ntono Mildred, accuses Burora of hate speech and sharing malicious information. Specifically, it states that Burora, via his X handle “(ipharderHB),” posted content likely to demean and promote hostility against the Speaker of Parliament, Rt. Hon. Anita Annet Among.
| Offence | Legal Reference | Particulars of Offence |
|---|---|---|
| Hate Speech | Section 26A (HO) (c) & (2) of the Computer Misuse Act | Between March 2024 and June 2024, Burora shared information likely to ridicule, degrade, demean, and promote hostility against Rt. Hon. Anita Annet Among. |
| Malicious Information | Section 26C (I) & (2) of the Computer Misuse Act | During the same period, Burora allegedly posted malicious information about the Speaker of Parliament, Rt. Hon. Anita Annet Among. |
Legal Context
The Computer Misuse (Amended) Act 2022 aims to address and penalize the misuse of computer systems and online platforms. It includes provisions to combat hate speech and the dissemination of malicious information, particularly when such actions target individuals and public officials.
The Deputy Lord Mayor has not clarified exactly what is wrong with the “charge shit” as she labelled it. However she hinted that the document does not include any charges at all, but rather mentions offences.
