Wamala Hakim Arraigned Over Incitement to Violence, Misuse of Social Media

The Police in Kampala Metropolitan East and Nagalama Division have today, November 13, 2025, arraigned Wamala Hakim, a 41-year-old resident of Kalagi Village, Kyampisi Subcounty in Mukono District, before the Nakifuma Chief Magistrate’s Court on charges of Incitement to Violence and Misuse of Social Media.

According to police, the charges arise from a TikTok video the suspect allegedly recorded and shared on November 9, 2025, using his account @hakiqualitypropertyandconstruction. In the video, Wamala is seen uttering statements allegedly aimed at inciting members of the public to engage in acts of violence using dangerous weapons such as pangas and spears.

ASP Luke Owoyesigyire, the Deputy PRO for Kampala Metropolitan Police, told the press that Hakim also faces an additional charge of Misuse of social media for allegedly spreading false and malicious information claiming that presidential candidate Robert Kyagulanyi, also known as Bobi Wine, was in danger. Police say the misinformation was likely to cause public fear and provoke unlawful actions.

He appeared before the Nakifuma Chief Magistrate’s Court, where he was formally charged and remanded pending further mention of his case.

Owoyesigyire reminded the public that the misuse of social media platforms to spread falsehoods or incite violence is a criminal offence under Ugandan law.

“The Uganda Police Force continues to monitor online activities and will take firm action against individuals who misuse digital spaces to threaten public peace and safety,” said Owoyesigyire.