
A 21-year-old Ugandan content creator, Emmanuel Nabugodi, has been convicted of “spreading hate speech” against President Yoweri Museveni.
Nabugodi created a TikTok video depicting a mock trial of the president, calling for his public flogging.
The conviction carries a potential sentence of up to seven years in prison.
Nabugodi pleaded guilty and is currently detained at Kigo maximum security prison.
This is the latest in a series of arrests and convictions of individuals who have criticized the Ugandan government.
In recent months, several TikTok users have faced legal repercussions for their content, highlighting the increasing crackdown on online dissent.
Human rights organizations and international press freedom groups have condemned these actions, citing concerns over freedom of expression and the erosion of democratic rights in Uganda.
Critics argue that such prosecutions are aimed at silencing dissent and intimidating those who challenge the government’s authority.