The debate on freedom of expression | ON THE SPOT

When in 2002, Justice Mulenga set the standard on the freedom of expression, he did not imagine that in the future, with the advent of social media and the democracy of opinion, the right would come under heavy debate.
From Stella Nyanza, Author Kakwenza Rukirabashaija to lawyer Male Mabirizi and even legislator Francis Zaake, the debate remains open as to what can and cannot be protected under the freedom of expression
Do individuals have a right to use derogatory language, false claims and malicious attacks against those whom they vehemently oppose?
But do those seeking to regulate free speech have good intentions in the protection of public interest?
We hosted Kampala legislator Muhammad Nsereko who has proposed a law to regulate freedoms of expression online and Isaac Semakadde, a lawyer who defends those who toy at the edge of the freedoms of expression.
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[@lynak4942]

Thank you lawyer Semakadde for standing strong against this dictatorial government human rights abuses. Atleast Ugandans still have hope in a few people like you to save them from this turmoil...Thank you sir and don't give up. 🤝🤝🤝🤝🤝

[@owiny1954]

spent 1:04:57 hours of my life watching a student schooling his professor. It is easy to judge a book by the cover, but not everyone dressed in a suit & tie think logically.

[@cdhejeevsgshhs4627]

Exactly

[@kderrick1000]

@@BKarlw Playing to gallery how and,which point in specific that's not valid?. There's a reason that he's on the show and you ain't. Instead your hiding behind your cheap smart phone and making your inept mind public.

[@cleopatranekesa6162]

And being out reasoned in a way he didn't expect. He thought it was a class where he didn't want the lawyer to talk

[@lynak4942]

very true 👍...

[@BKarlw]

@@kderrick1000 If you can't even use your real name, then you're also posturing!

[@rhonalanahlanah7945]

This is Egypt vs Senegal. Am team Senegal... ISAAC

[@washidenis1784]

The only thing I heard more than enough is this young man young man young man young man young man

[@kuuchapheny]

Council Ssemakadde schooled an idiot who thought he knows all about law😄😂🤣😅 thanks Rasta for representing us👏🤝💪

[@raymondadvocate8082]

There was no schooling of any case whatsoever. Counsel did not exercise decorum

[@kuuchapheny]

@@raymondadvocate8082 did you hear one judge last week in court said "note his name,let's go teach him discipline" hehehe Uganda olemwa dat c decorum 🤔🤔

[@ezrasempa6803]

Thank you Isaac, you are the kind of people we need in our society. I wonder where you have been all this time. We the Omuntu wa wansi we need you Isaac.

[@ashwiseking20]

Why was Ssemakadde given little time to speak than the honorable

[@Rich213]

The Nsereko is a bully, he thinks he is more senior and we all need to shut up, what a joke!

[@raymondadvocate8082]

Because he wanted to heckle as the hon was speaking

[@meddie2432]

Wow this lawyer is such a brilliant, clever and an articulate in all his submissions. What should take our attention first, torture or abuse? If I may ask, is there any person who has ever bleed 🩸 due to abuses? I’m not trying to pardon abusing but rather we should choose our priorities well. Nsereko time will reveal whom you’re working for. Just watch the space.

[@ssempijjamichael1222]

Nsereko is a legislator and it's his duty and role to table bills he deems fit for the day, MPs will debate the bill and either pass it or reject it. Democracy is a competition of ideas not war. Let the best ideas win. Others are free to pursue anti torture laws also. Nsereko is working for his electorate and it's the reason we voted him overwhelmingly.

[@happydays2946]

It depends on what kind of abuse definitely if it is physical then there chances you will bleed depending on how much harm has been inflicted on you.

[@sylvianorah1367]

@@ssempijjamichael1222 What are you pointing out here ? Do you know that it is tge duty of the MP to explain to the people the type of law they want to introduce

[@metahuman273]

@ssempijja michael , so are you saying the MPs are paid your hard earned tax money so they can spend time debating each and every law whether it is useful or not? There is a reason there has to be surmountable cause for any law to be passed. Otherwise, an MP can pass a law that no dog should be allowed to eat a bone because his dog chocked on a bone and died!

[@kabohakevin4103]

Ask Rwandese how insults fuelled by tribally biased radio stations led to deaths in the millions.

[@seriejessy8878]

Nsereko, the state agent. Hon Semujju was right. You're a snake in the palace. Am happy lawyer Semakadde levelled you!

[@jalarcosmas4749]

This show is trending so much. I'm just watching now. It's more of a fight . I now truly understand all youths of Uganda are Tired of the political games. 😩.

[@paulnsubuga1678]

The moment you allow the so called gentle politician with so called complicated gentle talks ,just kno you have allowed to be fooled. Nsereko has no point rest his big head.

[@bakerlugemwa6937]

Speaking as humble as Billy Drago in chuck Norris movies is not a guarantee of morality in a healthy conversation 😊Honourable 🧐Wewumuzeko🤫🤫

[@cleopatranekesa6162]

It's really funny seeing Nsereko claim to bring a law which he himself can't observe . If keeps calling the fellow guest as a mad man.😂😂😂😂

[@kigwisimulindwaclemo8541]

"DON'T JUDGE A BOOK BY IT'S COVER"

[@MutebiBashir]

I find Nsereko’s law really important. The case that’s bringing the question is what’s the problem with the current law we’re having?? Nsereko isn’t telling us the problem with the existing cyber laws. That rises doubts about his intentions.

[@hadijahn]

Someone here "am not naming any names kubaanga saagalla kunyiiza mukama" opened his speech with some accent nayye mama a few minutes into the conversation akazuungu kaakomyeewo e Uganda....

[@deecobsinge5771]

BRING THIS LAW WHEN BOBWINE IS THE PRESIDENT IT WILL BE TRASHED.

[@mozayiki]

Tired of M7’s enablers like Nsereko. They can’t advocate for the tortured Ugandans / political prisoners. Instead is resorting to empowering the dictator!

[@joseclorids7609]

Indeed this guy is a good lawyer

[@hamzah6731]

Just serve people for what they voted you for, if you don't want to be abused. Its plain and simple

[@jackmatte7044]

Patrick kamara please give us another rap 🙏🏼

[@barbaramukass208]

Ur right he is just wasting our time

[@barbaramukass208]

Kagege

[@balilondaandrew4295]

The guy outreasoned Nsereko and he became annoyed. 😀😀🤣🤣

[@ogiracharlesdonaldson3510]

😂😂😂🤣🤣🤣🎤

[@florencekamayo8176]

Mr Presenter, you alllowed Mr Nsereko to talk endlessly but you’re not giving Isaka time to explain.

[@patrickvalentino6391]

Hahaha... if it was a football match... this was 6-0 against Nsereko..🤣🤣. I think he is tired and so over fed. Its time for him to leave kampala Central. Great Job Camara for hosting these guys though it was hot for you but you did agreat job🤣🥂

[@lisab9794]

Nsereko had to keep saying "young man" to put Ssemakadde down plus he is acting like a moderator, a bully actually!

[@elizabethkizza8535]

So now the young man has something wrong with him because he has spoken facts?!!

[@geraldjamisco4603]

🤣😂😂🤣😂 ukr

[@sylvianorah1367]

Yes because he had out reasoned him

[@kamdxb]

It's trending .. am just watching this now

[@sarahali104]

And me too bby now lm here

[@bakerkawesa]

The jurisprudence on free speech has already been established by mature democracies. There's nothing constructive Ugandan legislators or courts can add to the matter. People are free to express themselves without preemption or fear of punishment. The limitations on speech are limited to causing harm. Laws against defamation are already extant and sufficient. And incitement to commit crimes is also already against the law. Nsereko is mixing up issues.

[@rodricksa2660]

So you don't see bullying and name shaming taking place on social media now even with the flimsy laws in place?

[@abyssinia3609]

IN A NUTSHELL...

[@kaganga]

Thanks for the cordial professional enlightenment and missive

[@davidalenyo537]

finally the giant has been over roasted, Nsereko always assumed that hes wiser than anyone.

[@rodricksa2660]

That was not roasting but a demonstration of thuggery.

[@mwesigwaronald1202]

🤣🤣🤣For the first time someone was cornered!!!

[@emz4975]

Wow Nsereko is a bully, a narcissist! Why would you disrespect the host like that seriously???

[@johnnyjeffries]

They are going to use this law to silence opposition. That’s why it came up after kakwenza

[@cantonganthony6493]

Mbu he stands with Kwakwenza yet Muhozi is his best frd.

[@shamykazibwe322]

Of course it's wat they want bt remember the law is there en pipo like kakwenza are not treated as it states then why. Nsereko is concerned coz it once happened on him yet himself does

[@priscilladoreen5434]

The law will not stop us from expressing our views, freedom of speech

[@mukabikeith9171]

Semakadde now lives in Nsereko's head. Funny how Nsereko lost his cool and was willing to allow himself be dragged into shouting by semakadde😂😂😂

[@sylvianorah1367]

Nsereko had no points he out reasoned him

[@mukabikeith9171]

@@sylvianorah1367 true. The dreaded lawyer exposed Nsereko's greed.

[@halimakasirye9289]

That's why president Kyagulanyi said tujjabalabila kubikolwa byabe and now here we are

[@masemberonniekasenene1342]

I think Isacc has shown Nsereko level...Nsereko just go to your bosses en tell them EKINTU KIGAANYE..

[@nenoni7744]

Nsereko at the beginning of the show was talking with energy and in the middle of the show he's talking like a drunk person without teeth

[@mukasagolooba7823]

Hahaha for sure

[@rahmahbirabwa2976]

🤣🤣🤣

[@edsonkamuntu8574]

It's very unfortunate that people come to discuss out of ignorance.....

[@anonymos3978]

People are free to talk and say what ever they are willing to say. So long as they don't point a gun in others

[@wejje829]

Semakkade..true Rasta ..faria..respect..bro

[@kenvin1539]

The likes of Nsereko should be put to there position, helping the dictator to step on the people's rights to express themselves. We shall keep fighting them until uganda is free from the oppressor, nsereko working for the agitator and afterwards he pretends like is fighting for his voters , kampala people sent in Parliament a crook, kampala people sent in Parliament another dictator, kampala is ashamed of this lumpen

[@jessicakatskats]

He was never sent to parliament, he is a scammer. He did not win the votes.

[@victortusingwire7114]

One important obligation of a nation is to have a society of both the elites and dimwits. Notwithstanding, what people perceive to be appropriate we should all remember that once beaten twice shy

[@uniteddemocraticcoalition4204]

I want to agree with Nsereko on the need for privacy and seeking one's consent Before using their images, voices, pictures or information. However the problem is lack of credibility by the government or through its agents like Nsereko who have totally lost public trust!! Counsel ssemakadde painfully knows that it's not about the laws but the unwillingness of the state to rightfully enforce existing laws but rather use it to suffocate divergent opinions!!

[@sylviaug53]

But still have thought about the reason behind the existence of social media or if u still want ur privacy don’t join any 🚶🏾‍♀️🚶🏾‍♀️

[@sylvianorah1367]

The laws are there already

[@rachelkuteesa9214]

You can strengthen the law if the judicial entity isn’t working ! Start with the judicial entity to work and the with our sisters and brothers traded in illegal slavery

[@JesusChristMyHeartOJR]

THIS WAS FIRE BURNING....OOOOOHHHHHH!!!!! GOD HELP UGANDANS...WISDOM SPEAKS UP

[@Inspiration19901]

We have never seen him in court, defending moslem of the arrests but he was the first to defend isma in court

[@regolsuspect2565]

Moslems have their lawyers and he is a lawyer ov isma

[@habbymuyingo8109]

I liked this debate so much

[@Kayangasanyuedith1845]

Never judge a book by its cover, sseeemaisac oyeeeee

[@agnesnaluyange6290]

The teacher & the student, what a debate 😂

[@lyrics_Jude]

But what was nsereko's point of view!?😂

[@mamekafegere6600]

But there is genoside in Uganda already & was it caused by audios on the internet which is banned in Uganda? All these systems already have regulations governing their use. Nsereko is just obsessed with power

[@daddyj.jrichardinsky1975]

Nssereko wekwata kubitooke but there is some big p'ple behind you. Big up Mr. Ssemakadde, you have exposed him completely.

[@moxtvug7345]

Is Isaac abrother to Hon Lutamaguzi?

[@gyagendadaniel7253]

Alot of confusion going on by these two lawyers ehh...

[@babiee1100]

what Nsereko is saying could be right but he is bringing it at the time when most people think that GOVERNMENT IS BLOCKING THEM FROM TALKING....TAKE A CASE OF FACEBOOK UP TO NOW STILL CLOSED......The law could be right but with which Intention?

[@nyangomamoreen101]

Does Isaac have a u tube channel am asking with 99 others 💁‍♂️

[@elizabethmoultrie7805]

Wow...Rasta Rasta thanks❤❤❤💪💪💪🇺🇬🇺🇬🇺🇬🇺🇬🇺🇬

[@hmwanika]

Mr modulator I request you also to host Mr Mufumbira Waiswa and hon Nsereko to discuss that matter. Thank u

[@wevulovicent6468]

You wanted to burn the studio with words

[@muganziaiden]

I'll not say anything because the proposed law will be used against me... (This is most us when the law is in play)

[@franciskarangwa6554]

Hahaaaaa when you insult others maliciously it's ok!! but when on you you feel to be treated unfairly it must be both ways

[@ronniepounds2607]

Lumbuye has destroyed Kagege now he's here to affirm to us dat kasukali keeko😁😁

[@nansubugabetty6156]

NSEREKO AKATOGO KAMUKALIDE🎶🎤🎼 KUMIMWA HEEEEEE🤣🤣🤣💃💃

[@skluwe1]

“Hypocrites get offended by the truth.”

[@bakerkawesa]

How did that Nsereko guy become an MP in the first place? He's an embarrassment.

[@magonzaraymond8529]

Man i don't know

[@mariam19ug48]

He stole the votes

[@cantonganthony6493]

The Kayunga way... i dont see him bouncing back 2026.

[@vtori71]

There will not be 2026 when we go Federal. Voting in Uganda has simply been exposed as a fraudulent way of keeping the Unitary system strong. Say no to 2026 political races under this current system.

[@alfredmukiza4113]

Team senegal isaac

[@leedmedia972]

This Nsereko guy became so arrogant, he must be paid so well n promised a lot by the tormentors

[@Sempebwaabbey]

Thank you Izac

[@Banurakemi]

Thank you Isaac for hitting the nail on the head! The other panelist’s first two examples were from his personal experience- Minute 39:51

[@elvismuhaabwa3292]

The Host Kamera did not give equal time, the MP took too much time and had no respect for the host. Sorry

[@ivanssenyonjo3512]

@@elvismuhaabwa3292 Nsereko has been a bully always. His disrespect for Isaac was largely because he thinks he taught him which is in the past. From the time the show started you could see the contempt he had for Isaac in a grandfather vs grandson capacity. He was talking of civility but even in his attempt not to be loud, he was not civil. Is this the modern day Uganda problem? Is anyone "younger" never allowed to speak in the presence of the "old"?

[@anonymos3978]

Mr Isac you doing a great job teach that Nsereko

[@mugaggatimothy7321]

But you just know that any time your going

[@ChillLuo]

Hon speaks too much english to confuse us😂 Watching Hon try to make a law already there😁😂😂😂😂

[@ivanssenyonjo3512]

But his English is also so Ug...

[@angelkayla9048]

Ono rasta asabula 😂😂😂😂😂this whole bill is nonsense

[@byttlejuice145]

The problem with this type of people is their big ego. They know they are wrong or logically and evidentially defeated but don’t want to admit it.

[@farouksserunjoji]

Who voted for Nsereko

[@ntontobajenny4501]

Am for nsereko

[@atukundagilbert7946]

Nserenko; the cry baby. Nways, he did a great job in training great minds to expose him

[@rodneyashaba9933]

What I didnt get. By " strengthening the Law" does Hon. Nsereko mean legalizing chambers of atrocities far away inhuman. like they did to novelist Kakwenza, NUP coordinator Samuel Masereka and many more muted citizens.???

[@zasaug2165]

So, nsereko can use abusive language and in his incoming law others can't.. Free our freedom of speech.

[@mctrevors7852]

Isaac's behavior is very immature and unbecoming

[@The-investor]

Nsereko is talking trash, and I bet many Ugandan would have acted that way

[@agnesnaluyange6290]

Let him be, we can’t behave normally in an abnormal situation. Nyeereko is a double standard man/conman Mp & he’s full of himself.

[@duncanotema]

The laws he’s proposing to strengthen is going to be worse.

[@ethanwilliamsii3599]

Hon. Nsereko made more sense than Counsel Isaac

[@rachelkuteesa9214]

I think the major bill we need right now is for the slave trade happening on Ugandans for are being killed in UAE

[@ljmedia5792]

Hon Nsereko is working for some one in the state

[@regolsuspect2565]

Wich ok u also have ur boss

[@stephennuwagaba04]

If so let him do, I guess 100% you can't deny it if you're given it, "church mouse"

[@aagnesnnalunga360]

Wow isac you very intelligent 👌

[@ainebyoonamackie773]

Oooohhhhhhh this was massive ayaaaaaaaaaaaaa

[@musingujosephat5230]

kamara your one of my best presenters who dint have to waste all these minutes on this baseles arguments,

[@sylvianorah1367]

These are not baseless arguments Do many people benefited apart from the fools

[@TheeMondlane]

My first time watching this in this year after ssemakade came for president

[@nabiryeasia9091]

How do you strengthen yet the already existing is not implemented

[@theafricatoday234]

When Semakadde says “What happened to those people that were abused, did they die?”,🙄and when asked “Cant people be critical without being abusive?”. He literally starts citing Supreme Law cases. Laws don’t stand alone, they are made to protect citizens and in a generation where people are struggling with depression and a lot of mental heal issues, Cyber bullying and computer misuse are not issues the public should under look, much less the legislators. What makes a good legislator is seeing the lacuna in the law and finding solution to that. One aspect of the law is that its always changing to reflect the morals and values of the society we live in. We can’t be governed by a law that existed in 2014 when half of the population in Uganda didn’t understand social media or own smartphones. Times have changed and so should the law.

[@frankomukungu8416]

Nsereko ebyo sibyebiluma ba uganda don't divert us

[@simonjosehp6520]

A law that attacks me here when i am commenting NO NO NO NO Seleko hihihh trying to protect Muhozi on tweeter but we will still tweet him as we express our feelings on tourture of Ugandans.

[@ronaldbahingire7979]

This is the hottest debate I have seen so far . I hope Nsereko & Isaac didn't exchange blows after the show. Ha ha ha

[@lusilk7954]

Hon Nsereko has a new name called Hon Neville chamberlain Nsereko😂

[@mosesbabyenda6079]

Nsereko Muhamad is a lawyer who understands the freedom of speech. Does he want to tell us that since Uganda came into existence, the judicial system in this court country has not been able to prosecute people who have been offending others by falsely using their freedom? I would like to believe that we have all the laws to protect the rights of all Ugandans. What we need now is to advocate for the rule of law in this country.

[@sylviaug53]

Nsereko is just guilty they hv failed to do their responsibilities as leaders so they are trying so hard to introduce laws that can help them hide their deeds

[@meaa2262]

Nsereko is sycophant & self appointed bully

[@lusilk7954]

Hon Neville Chamberlain Nsereko beaten inti submission😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@ericmayanja2187]

What does Nsereko want???, strengthening the law as in putting there strong penalties??

[@tomu_sange]

Time has come, for gods of knowledge, become demons of wisdom

[@aliphajaya5437]

How many Ugandans back home use the internet? Why would a learned person follow the internet handles of those they do not agree with unless they enjoy them.

[@kakindadenis3800]

There are some lines that shouldn't be crossed. If you light a fire, then don't try to block the smoke! Bw'omegga toluma!

[@nabiryeasia9091]

Yii naye nsereko yo such a disappointed how has the already existing law been implemented before adding kale oliwa

[@labalicharles3301]

Nsereko thought he was unruly after all 😂😂😂😂

[@kimbugwe4717]

Is Semakadde a lawyer?

[@kibalamaedward6455]

Let me write this in Luganda ona semyerago semyepanko nsereko mwalonda waki look at the way he is siting he think is the only wise man amang the two please don't vote nsereko again

[@stevenbyamungu191]

Isaac is my next MP

[@euphroniuskabundama5559]

AM SURPRISED WITH THOSE PRAISING SSEMAKADE. HE REALLY LACKS DEBATE ETHICS

[@peterhus9923]

Nsereko get exposed 👍 thumbs up to the younger lawyer