Ugandan Musicians Arrested for Insulting President

At least eight Ugandan musicians have been arrested for allegedly insulting the country’s president, Yoweri Museveni.

The President was speaking at the 50th wedding anniversary of former Prime Minister Amana Mbabane and his wife Jacqueline last weekend. During the president’s speech, the musicians were overheard complaining that his address was too long.

A report stated that the musicians were alleged to have said "Rutabandana Waturusya Rugahamuzindaro", which translates to “over speaker, we are tired, leave the microphone.”

The musicians are currently being held at the Kampala Central Police Station in the country’s capital. They were charged with insulting the president.