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Veteran journalist Kalyegira charged, remanded
Kalyegira was remanded until July 16, when he is expected to return to court for mention of his case as police investigations into the matter continue.
Prosecution alleges that the accused, between 2013 and 2026 at various areas in Uganda, including Kampala and Wakiso districts or thereabout, did broadcast without a license issued by UCC. (File photo)
By: Michael Odeng, Journalist @New Vision
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Veteran journalist Timothy Kalyegira alias Nyakahuma has today (June 29) been charged and remanded to Luzira Prison on allegations of broadcasting without a license issued by Uganda Communications Commission (UCC).
Kalyegira, 58, appeared before Kira Chief Magistrates’ Court, where he was charged with two counts of broadcasting without a license contrary to section 28 (1) and (2) of the Uganda Communications Act, Cap 103. He denied the charges.
A person convicted of the offence of broadcasting without a license is liable to a fine not exceeding 25 currency points ( about sh500,000), imprisonment for a term not exceeding one year, or both. A currency point is equivalent to sh20,000.
Kalyegira was remanded until July 16, when he is expected to return to court for mention of his case as police investigations into the matter continue.
Prosecution alleges that the accused, between 2013 and 2026 at various areas in Uganda, including Kampala and Wakiso districts or thereabout, did broadcast without a license issued by UCC.
He is also accused of broadcasting via the Uganda Records, an online publication platform, without a license issued by UCC. The Uganda Records is an online publication that regularly features commentary on Uganda's political affairs.
The development comes after four days of uncertainty over Kalyegira's whereabouts, during which colleagues, friends and human rights activists raised concern over his disappearance.
Kalyegira is also a contributor to the Daily Monitor, where he writes a political commentary.
Prosecution alleges that the accused, between 2013 and 2026 at various areas in Uganda, including Kampala and Wakiso districts or thereabout, did broadcast without a license issued by UCC.
He is also accused of broadcasting via the Uganda Records, an online publication platform, without a license issued by UCC. The Uganda Records is an online publication that regularly features commentary on Uganda's political affairs.
The development comes after four days of uncertainty over Kalyegira's whereabouts, during which colleagues, friends and human rights activists raised concern over his disappearance.
Kalyegira is also a contributor to the Daily Monitor, where he writes a political commentary.