By Faith Kwagala
The government has warned social media content creators against using children in humiliating or degrading online content.Outgoing State Minister for Children and Youth Affairs Balaam Barugahara said creators who force children into harmful videos risk violating Uganda’s laws protecting minors and personal privacy.Barugahara specifically mentioned content creator Chicken Chicken after videos surfaced showing a child allegedly being forced to kneel while crying. He described the acts as exploitation and warned that such behaviour could lead to criminal charges.The minister cited the Children Act, the Computer Misuse Act and the Data Protection and Privacy Act, saying creators must respect children’s dignity and rights online.The warning comes amid growing concerns over child safety, online exploitation and the misuse of social media platforms for views and financial gain.