Ugandan academic charged over Museveni 'buttocks' jibe

Dr. Stella Nyanzi is charged with disturbing the peace, privacy of President Yoweri Museveni by referring to him as a 'pair of buttocks'.

The prosecution argued that the former Makerere University done be "placed under treatment" as per the provisions of the country's Mental Treatment Act.

State argued: "During her detention at Kira Police, officers keenly observed that her conduct and behaviour had periodic erratic episodes and other related unusual behaviour, characterised by gross indecent utterances."

Prosecutors stated: "No sane person of her stature can exhibit such behaviour. [We] deeply believe that the suspect may be a person of unsound mind. [She should be] placed under treatment as per provisions of mental treatment act."

Buganda Road Court remanded Dr. Stella Nyanzi to Luzira Prison until April 25. 

ALJEZEERA