They are accused of hate speech as rights groups say the law is being used to restrict freedoms.
Two Ugandans have been detained for allegedly insulting President Yoweri Museveni, the first lady Janet Museveni and the president's son Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba on the video sharing platform, TikTok.
Prosecutors allege that they posted information on TikTok meant to "ridicule degrade, demean, and promote hostility” against the first family and others In September, police spokesman Rusoke Kituuma warned that abusing the president, who he termed the "fountain of honour", was an offence. He mentioned Tiktoker with the name Lucky Choice who he said they were investigating. The Tiktoker was later arrested.
It comes as the government has been criticised for restricting people’s ability to criticise actions by the state or its officials.
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