By Sadique Bamwita
KAMPALA
The Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) has today April 1, 2026, withdrawn four charges against lawyer Male Mabirizi following a Constitutional Court ruling that nullified the relevant law.
“Following the ruling of the Constitutional Court, the DPP informs this court that proceedings against Male Mabirizi are discontinued,” State Attorney, Richard Birivumbuka explained.
However, the court has instituted three new charges against Mabirizi, including publishing false information and broadcasting without a license.
Mabirizi was arraigned before Buganda Road Chief Magistrate Ritah Neumbe Kidasa who read him the new fresh charges against him.
Prosecution claims that in January 2026, Mabirizi used a computer via his TikTok account to send, share, or transmit information about newly appointed Chief Justice, Flavian Zeija and Court of Appeal Judge, Musa Ssekaana.
According to prosecutors Richard Birivumbuka and Joan Keko, Mabirizi described Chief Justice Zeija as a “conman,” “fraudster,” and “corrupt,” claiming he sold property to pay a bribe to secure his appointment as Principal Judge, statements the prosecution believes to be false and intended to ridicule the judicial officer.
Beleaguered Mabirizi is also accused of making similar statements about Justice Ssekaana, calling him a “conman” and “fraudster,” the remarks prosecutors argue could undermine the judge’s reputation.
Meanwhile, Mabirizi denied any wrongdoing and he was remanded to Luzira prisons till April 15,2026, for mention of his fresh charges.
