“Uganda’s development is testimony to the government’s efforts in embracing social inclusion through dedicated programs and by creating an enabling environment that gives its citizens better access to ...

The Ugandan parliament referred a controversial new social media tax to a committee ... “If you are a real committed Ugandan who wants services from your government,” said Frank Tumwebaze ...

among other social services, is exclusionary and discriminatory and violates human rights. On March 23, 2023, Uganda’s High Court accepted an ‘Amicus Curiae’ brief from three human rights ...

Social media websites have been blocked and voting has been delayed by up to seven hours in parts of Uganda, which is holding ... to shut down social media services, including Twitter, the BBC ...

With no name yet or date on when the new services will be operational, the Uganda Communications Commission is planning to launch its own social media platforms. Commission Director Godfrey ...

Since a crippling levy on social media platforms was ... and Voice-Over-Internet-Protocol (VOIP) telephony services, such as Skype, and levies fee of 200 Uganda shillings ($0.05) per day on ...

Refugees have the right to work and freedom of movement, thanks to Uganda’s 2006 Refugee Act and 2010 Refugee Regulations, which provide a strong legal and regulatory framework for refugee rights.

The government introduced a tax for all social ... Uganda’s Minister for Information Technology and Communications, Frank Tumwebaze, defended the new tax, known as Over the Top Tax Services ...

As of July 1, users of internet messaging services including Facebook ... More JOEL SAGET/AFP/Getty Images The parliament of Uganda passed a tax on social media use on Wednesday, with a ...

Online services were restricted ahead of last ... Why 35 years in power isn't enough for this man Who is Bobi Wine? Uganda social media ban raises questions over regulation in Africa The party's ...

Uganda’s finance ministry said the aim of the tax was ... Some Ugandans are still able to access OTT services including social media platforms and messaging apps, without paying the tax, through the ...