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Social Media Stars Face Court Over False Claims | Uganda News
Two TikTok stars, Ronald Mayega and Swaibu Kakaire, face serious charges in Ugandan court for allegedly spreading false claims about a minister—accusations that could land them behind bars. Accused of publishing fake news, broadcasting without a license, and conspiracy, both men deny all charges. During their hearing, they claimed they were tortured after arrest—Mayega said he was beaten and left with a broken nose, while Kakaire reported being assaulted and forced to make a statement. Their lawyer demanded medical exams, which the magistrate ordered prison officials to conduct before their…
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