TikToker accused of harassing minister Nabakooba, Atwine denied bail
A TikToker has been remanded in custody after a magistrate denied his bail application regarding charges of cyber harassment against two Ugandan government officials. The court ruled that the proposed sureties were insufficient and lacked the necessary jurisdiction to guarantee the accused's attendance.
Why it matters
This case highlights the increasing use of legal frameworks like the Computer Misuse Act to regulate social media conduct and protect public officials from online harassment.
A TikToker accused of six counts of cyber harassment involving Lands Minister Judith Nabakooba and Ministry of Health Permanent Secretary Dr Diana Atwine has been charged and denied bail by the City Hall Court. He was remanded until November 5.
Senior Magistrate Edgar Karakure rejected the bail application by Hassan Nsubuga, 40, after the prosecution objected to the suitability of the two sureties he presented.
Nsubuga, who denied the charges, had presented his sister and a friend to stand surety for him.
The prosecution, led by Mr Benjamin Amanya, opposed the application, arguing that the proposed sureties did not meet the requirements to guarantee the accused’s attendance in court.
“I object to the surety one presented, has no close affinity to the accused and has no proof of the said shop, surety two also lacks a valid license,” Amanya told the court.
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