Sengabo Jean Bosco, popularly known as Fatakumawata, was arrested by the Rwanda Investigation Bureau (RIB) and is being prosecuted for crimes including using offensive language in entertainment, insulting, and disturbing others through social media.
The RIB Spokesperson, Dr. Murangira B Thierry stated, “Sengabo Jean Bosco, known as Fatakumawata, was arrested days after we advised him. He had been pardoned many times, but he chose to remain stubborn.”
Dr. Mungira advises social media users to be productive and abide by the rules.
He said, “The government invests a lot of money in infrastructure to provide high-speed internet, aiming for social media to be used positively and not for criminal purposes, as there are laws that punish such crimes.”
He further warned social media users, urging them to follow the rules as it will not tolerate those who violate them.
He said, “Social media should be used safely, without invading privacy, promoting hate speech, profanity, spreading rumors, or sharing scandalous images. Having a private social media platform does not guarantee immunity from surveillance when used improperly.”