KAMPALA: The Chief Magistrate’s court of Makindye before Her Worship Irene Nambatya, the Magistrate Grade One has on Tuesday ordered the unconditional release of Rukirabashaija Kakwenza from Police custody, and that every Police Officer should comply with the issued order.
The ruling comes after the absence of the respondent Attorney General at court during the court hearing of applicant Kakwenza who is facing charges related to offensive communication.
In the presence of Counsel Kiiza Eron, Luyimbazi Nalukoola and Wanda Samuel, Her Worship Nambatya passed the order.
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According to Police reports, Kakwenza was arrested last week from his home in Kisaasi by operatives from the Crime Intelligence Directorate for abusing President Museveni and the First Son, Lt. Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba, who doubles as the Commander of the Land Forces.
Police said that novelist Kakwenza repeatedly abused President Museveni and the First Son in his social media posts, and was charged with offensive communication.