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TikToker charged with cyber harassment of Minister Nabakooba and PS Atwine, denied bail at City Hall Court

Civic Space & Media Freedom Verified Kampala 14 Oct 2026 Severity: 2/5

The Daily Monitor reports that a 40-year-old TikTok user was charged at the City Hall Court in Kampala with six counts, including cyber harassment, cyber stalking and unlawful obtaining and disclosure of personal data, over posts accusing Lands Minister Judith Nabakooba and Health Permanent Secretary Dr Diana Atwine of stealing ministry funds. He denied the charges; Senior Magistrate Edgar Karakure rejected his bail application after the prosecution objected to his sureties, and remanded him until 5 November.

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