By Police in Kampala Metropolitan East have arrested and arraigned Wamala Hakim, a 41-year-old resident of Kalagi Village, Kyampisi Subcounty in Mukono District, on charges of incitement to violence and misuse of social media.
According to police, Wamala was brought before the Nakifuma Chief Magistrate’s Court on Thursday, November 13, 2025, where he was formally charged and remanded pending further mention of his case.
Latest
Nine Teachers Remanded Over PLE Exam Malpractice
Kiir Fires Vice President Bol Mel in Surprise Shake-Up Amid Power Struggle Fears
Hours After Museveni’s War Threat, UPDF Touches Down in Kenya
Why More Young Ugandans Are Dying of Stomach Ulcers
Police Raid Criminal Hideouts in Kampala, Mukono — 38 Nabbed
Three Arrested in Wakiso for Possession of Narcotic Drugs
URA Announces 100% Waiver on Mombasa Port Charges
Medical Students Protest ‘No Retake’ Policy, Demand Reforms
2,000 Wakiso Residents Win Relief as Minister Intervenes in Land Row
UPC Bets on Cattle Revival to Win 2026 Votes
Who Would Lose If Uganda Went to War With Kenya?
Uganda’s Coffee Breakthrough in China
The charges arise from a TikTok video the suspect allegedly recorded and shared on November 9 through his account @hakiqualitypropertyandconstruction, in which he reportedly urged members of the public to engage in acts of violence using dangerous weapons such as pangas and spears.
Police further allege that Wamala also spread false and malicious information in the same video, claiming that presidential candidate Robert Kyagulanyi, alias Bobi Wine, was in danger, an act authorities say was likely to cause fear and provoke unlawful behavior among the public.
In a statement, ASP Luke Owoyesigyire, the Deputy Public Relations Officer for Kampala Metropolitan Police, warned the public against misusing social media platforms to spread falsehoods or incite violence, saying such actions constitute criminal offences under Ugandan law.
“The Uganda Police Force continues to monitor online activities and will take firm action against individuals who misuse digital spaces to threaten public peace and safety,” Owoyesigyire said.
Follow our WhatsApp Channel for more… https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029Vb6TpGqLtOjKB7S8OI3d
