A Ugandan journalist, Arnold Anthony Mukose, has been remanded to prison over allegations of spreading false information regarding the death of the First Lady, Janet Museveni.
Mukose was arraigned before a magistrates’ court on Wednesday and charged with sending false signals through electronic communication, an offence authorities say led to unnecessary public alarm.
Prosecution told the court that the journalist allegedly circulated a message on digital platforms claiming that the First Lady had died—information that was later confirmed to be untrue.
The state maintained that the act contravenes laws governing the misuse of electronic communication and called for further investigations before bail considerations.
Mukose denied the charges but was remanded to prison until his next court appearance.
The case has drawn attention within media circles, with observers highlighting growing tensions between efforts to curb misinformation and the need to safeguard press freedom.
The court is expected to set a hearing date as investigations continue.
