7 Bloggers Wanted for Social Media Incitement

Last evening, the National Steering Committee on Media Monitoring called for the investigation and possible prosecution of 7 bloggers for hate speech and incitement.

The committee also recommended the investigation Uganda Peace Negotiator, David Matsanga for same charges.

The committee has recommended the investigation of 7 bloggers by the National Cohesion and Integration Commission (NCIC) in connection with extreme hate speech, incitement and use of obscenities over the social media.

The committee, led by Chair Mary Ombara cautioned that unless drastic steps are taken now , the negative debate on social media which focuses on the political lineation and relationships of three main ethnic groups might spark chaos in the country.

“The National Steering Committee on Media Monitoring commends the measures being taken by NCIC and DPP to arrest and investigate perpetrators of Hate Speech in Social Media. In this connection, the committee recommends for the investigation on one David Matsanga for incitement” said Ombara.

Ombara further noted that it is only a matter of time before bloggers of Hate speech and Incitement are positively identified and prosecuted.

The bloggers implicated include;

1.John Mutuku

2.Abdul Majid Mohamed

3.Joseph Mwangi

4.Wycliff Ojijo

5.Esther Wanjala

6.Simon Mbugua

7.Tonny Lijodi