Prossy Mukisa, popularly known as Nabbosa, an aspiring contender for the Mityana Woman Member of Parliament on the opposition National Unity Platform ticket has been charged and remanded over offensive communication.
Mukisa who was arrested on Sunday morning by security from a hotel in Mityana was on Monday arraigned before the Mityana Grade One Magistrates Court and charges of offensive communication read against her.
Prosecution led by State Attorney Prescious Ariyo told court the charges stem from a video circulated on social media platform TikTok in April 2025.
In the video, Mukisa allegedly instructs a group of schoolchildren to chant inflammatory slogans, referring to President Yoweri Museveni as “evil” and “a murderer.”
Ariyo told the court that Mukisa's actions were not only defamatory but also unethical, particularly because they involved minors.
“She exploited children for political propaganda, which violates legal and moral boundaries,” Ariyo noted.
Mukisa’s legal representative, Emmanuel Kiyinji , dismissed the charges as politically motivated and requested her release on bail.
He emphasized that the offence is bailable and that all the required conditions, including credible sureties, had been met.
“My client is being persecuted for her growing influence and popularity in the district,” Kiyinji told the court. “This is a bailable offence, and due process should not be politicized.”
However, Grade One Magistrate Obed Mugizi adjourned the matter to allow for verification of the sureties’ identification documents.
After a two-hour recess, Ariyo returned to court and reported that attempts to verify the IDs at the National Identification and Registration Authority (NIRA) office in Mityana had failed due to the unavailability of biometric equipment.
“Without authentication tools, we cannot confirm the validity of the documents. We request additional time,” Ariyo said.
The grade one magistrate remanded Mukisa to Mityana Government Prison until May 22, 2025.
Speaking to the press outside court, Kiyinji criticized the delays, accusing the prosecution of manipulating the legal process for political ends.
“We already received verification from NIRA. This delay is a calculated effort to suppress opposition leaders,” he stated.
Mukisa’s detention has sparked strong reactions from NUP supporters and political activists, who view the case as part of a broader campaign to intimidate opposition voices.
“This isn’t just about Prossy Mukisa—it’s about silencing anyone who dares to oppose the ruling establishment,” said Mukooza Tadeo, Mukisa’s political assistant.
Political observers warn that the case could be a barometer for how Uganda will handle political dissent in the run-up to the 2026 elections.
Many fear that increasing repression of opposition figures may erode public confidence in democratic institutions and infringe on citizens’ right to free expression.