'If I made a mistake anywhere, I ask him to forgive me as his young brother.' Ugandan General Muhoozi Kainerugaba has apologised to Kenya's President William Ruto, following controversial tweets on invading Kenya and capturing its capital in two weeks.
A new law in Uganda to regulate social media use is a sign of a further regression of digital rights and freedoms in the country, some activists here say.Edrine Wanyama,a legal officer with Cipesa, a regional organisation that promotes ICT use for development, says the legislation will affect access to information as well as accountability. It could also lead to increased persecution and prosecution, she added.
It also introduces hefty fines and jail terms for people found guilty of sending malicious information, hate speech or sharing information about children without the consent of their parents or guardians. Persons convicted under the act shall not hold office for a period of 10 years while a leader or holder of a public office will be dismissed.In the recent past, several government critics - among them university lecturer, Dr Stella Nyanzi and satirical novelist Kakwenza Rukirabashaija have been charged under a similar law.
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