Kampala, Uganda: Kampala Metropolitan Police have confirmed the arrest and detention of renowned TikToker Nyanzi Kenneth Lukyamuzi, alias Mukalakasa, over allegations of engaging in acts against the order of nature involving a minor.
According to Kampala Metropolitan Police spokesperson SP Rachael Kawala, the 27-year-old social media influencer was picked up on Tuesday, March 24, 2026, in Kampala following the circulation of a video that dates back to 2018.
“Kampala Metropolitan Police are holding Nyanzi Kenneth Lukyamuzi, also known as Mukalakasa, on allegations of engaging in acts against the order of nature. This follows a video reportedly recorded in 2018, which allegedly shows him and others, still at large, engaging in such acts in Kajjansi,” SP Kawala said in a statement.
She confirmed that the suspect is currently in custody as investigations continue, with authorities working to identify and apprehend other individuals believed to be connected to the case.
The case file, according to Kawala, will be forwarded to the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) for legal guidance upon completion of investigations.
Police have also issued a public warning against engaging in unlawful acts and urged citizens to report suspected offenders to security agencies. The offence of “acts against the order of nature” is criminalised under Uganda’s Penal Code and carries severe penalties upon conviction.
Mukalakasa’s arrest adds to a growing list of TikTok-related cases that have drawn the attention of security agencies in recent months, as authorities intensify enforcement of laws governing online conduct.
Earlier this year, police arrested a TikTok user for impersonating a UPDF officer and making inciting statements online, with the suspect later detained pending legal review.
In a separate case, another TikToker, Ibrahim Musana alias “Pressure 24/7,” was remanded to Luzira Prison on charges of hate speech and unlawful access to personal data linked to senior government officials.
Courts have also handed down custodial sentences in similar cases, including a six-year jail term issued to a TikToker convicted of insulting the President and the First Family, underscoring the state’s increasingly firm stance on digital content regulation.
The latest arrest is likely to further fuel debate around online behaviour, enforcement of morality laws, and the role of social media platforms in Uganda’s legal and social landscape.
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