The Uganda Communications Commission (UCC) wishes to inform all broadcasters, online content providers, internet service providers, digital platform operators, and the general public that it has received numerous complaints regarding the content and influence of the song titled “Mukube Paver” by Dynaso Wegoso.
Pursuant to its mandate under the Uganda Communications Act, the Commission has conducted a preliminary review of the song, including its lyrics and associated audio-visual content, and has established the following concerns:
The song explicitly and implicitly promotes, incites, and glorifies violence and aggressive conduct.
The song has triggered dangerous imitation behaviour, including a growing trend of harmful “challenge” activities on platforms such as TikTok and other social media, where especially young people are mimicking and glorifying violent acts.
Continued dissemination of such content poses a risk to public safety, undermines societal values, and contravenes established broadcasting and content standards. In accordance with Sections 5(1)(b), (j). (x), 30, 32 and 46 of the Uganda Communications
Act and Regulation 41 of the Uganda Communications (Content) Regulations 2019, the Commission hereby DIRECTS All broadcasters to immediately suspend the airing. broadcasting, and distribution of the song “Mukube Paver” on their platforms until further notice.
All broadcasters shall immediately suspend any programs, discussions, or content that promote, analyze, or reference the song. This includes ensuring that no derivative or user-generated “challenge” content associated with the song is aired.
All online content providers, internet service providers, social media platforms, and digital streaming services are directed to immediately remove, disable access to, and prevent further upload or sharing of the said song and related content on their platforms.
Members of the public are hereby notified that the sharing, promotion, or distribution of prohibited content is an offence under the law and may attract individual liability.
Any person who contravenes this directive commits an offence and is liable, upon conviction, to a fine not exceeding forty-eight (48) currency points, imprisonment for a term not exceeding two (2) years, or both.
The Commission has also invited Dynaso Wegoso to appear before it on Thursday, 16th April 2026 at 10:00 a.m. to discuss the findings and explore corrective measures.
All broadcasters, digital platform operators, and members of the public are urged to comply with this directive with immediate effect in order to avoid regulatory and legal sanctions.
The Uganda Communications Commission remains committed to promoting responsible content that upholds public morality, safety, and national values. All stakeholders are encouraged to exercise due diligence and responsibility in the creation, distribution, and dissemination of content.
