The national security agents have arrested Joseph Kabuleta, a celebrated sports journalist and pundit who worked with the New Vision but had transformed into a pastor after leaving the media house.
“This is to inform the public that a team of detectives from the Special Investigations Division has today arrested Joseph Kabuleta, a self -styled pastor, and put him under custody. He has been apprehended because of offensive communication against the person of the President,” Fred Enanga Press and Public Relations Officer of the Uganda Police Force said yesterday in a media release.
According to preliminary information, Kabuleta repeatedly posted grossly offensive messages, under “Joseph Kabuleta Weekly Rant Returns,” referring to the Fountain of Honor (President Yoweri Museveni) as “a Gambler, Thief and Liar”. Section 25 of the Computer Misuse Act, 2011, criminalizes such acts of communication.
“We once again want to caution all those who glorify such communication particularly through social media, that though it is public space, it is not protected. Therefore, any postings of false fabrications will attract punishment in accordance with the laws,” Enga said.
He urged the public to think first about what they say on social media, saying the joint forces will continue using the acquired capabilities to monitor comments on social media and that any offenders will be investigated and punished. “Investigations into the conduct of Joseph Kabuleta are ongoing and more information will be availed as investigations unfold,” he said.
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