Kiiza said that Ugandans must unite to resist any of these charges adding that the taxes have hampered technological advancement especially among the young people who use social media for networking and innovation. She described the charges as immoral, oppressive and a violation of human rights.
Read more ...Some opposition Members of Parliament led by the leader of Opposition Winifred Kiiza, Kilak MP Gilbert Olanya and Mityana Municipality MP Francis Zzake, Mbwatekamwa Gaffa, DP lady escorted Kyagulanyi from Parliament building to CPS accompained by boda-boda cyclists.
Read more ...Muhakanizi listed the affected accounting officers in his March 28th, 2018 letter to the Clerk to Parliament, Jane Kibirige. He accused the accounting officers of failing to account for funds under their votes.
Read more ...However Anna Adeke Ebaju, the National female youth MP questioned the basis for the increment. She explained that Uganda cannot benchmark with Kenya when it comes to the economy, because they are quite different.
Read more ...Tabled before parliament in July 2017, the Uganda Wildlife Bill is meant to provide for the compensation of loss occasioned by wild animals from wildlife protected areas. Alum says that under the current provisions, the Uganda Wildlife Authority is incapacitated to handle the marauding animals and deal with compensation for loss of property arising from destruction by wildlife.
Read more ...New York Times best-selling author, actress and evangelist Priscilla Shirer has raised 1.6 bn shillings to support vulnerable women and girls through Watoto Church.
Read more ...Their reaction follows a presidential directive to the finance ministry to procure vehicles which will be used to guarantee the safety of legislators in the wake of wanton killings that have shaken the country over the last two years.
Read more ...The Citizens Coalition for Electoral Democracy in Uganda CCEDU has started collecting citizens from its partners and individuals to petition Parliament and the Electoral Commission over suspension.
Read more ...Several social media users in Uganda have downloaded Virtual Private Networks VPN as a measure to bypass the 200 shillings Over the Top Taxes OTT, however experts warn that VPNs are more costly and risky.
Read more ...Police fired live bullets and teargas at City Square as they blocked demonstrators against social media and mobile money tax.
Read more ...The voters have decried the ease with which candidates in some places forged voting slips and ferried voters from neighbouring villages to vote in places away from their residences. They are equally upset that many of them learnt about the village voters register on polling day.
Read more ...Some of the leaders URN spoke to said that although they have residences in Kampala where they spend most of their time, they opted for the village registers in their constituencies in order to support the people who voted for them.
Read more ...Last month, Salva Kiir and his rival, Riek Machar signed a peace deal that was to permanently ensure peace in the country. The two leaders agreed to a ceasefire within 72 hours of signing the Khartoum peace agreement following a face to face meeting.
Read more ...In his letter to CCEDU, the Electoral Commission Chairperson, Justice Simon Byabakama Mugyenyi, says they have resolved to suspend CCEDU as partners in disseminating voter education messages and as an election observer for being partisan.
Read more ...Henry Musasizi, the Finance Committee Chairperson, says since the proposal to revise the mobile money tax was made by the president, government ought to table the amendment bill before the house for consideration. He explains that in this case, it is the Finance Ministry to draft the bill and send it to cabinet for endorsement.
Read more ...The government introduced a 1 percent levy on each mobile money transaction and a tax of 200 Shillings on all over the top services, which ultimately led to the shutting down of social media sites on July 1. But the blockage triggered outrage across the country.
Read more ...More than 50 mobile money agents and dealers marched from, Kibuye, in Entebbe to Parliament to present a petition to the Speaker, Rebecca Kadaga. They were however blocked by the police.
Read more ...The UPDF Joint Chief of Staff, Major General Joseph Musanyufu described the event as very special in the history of Uganda, saying it is the first time 11 Generals are retiring as a routine and its the first time the President has officiated at the sendoff of such a number of Generals.
Read more ...A group of activists composed of musicians, members of Parliament, drama actors, media, businessmen and women and university leaders have come together to ask government to revoke the unfair taxes. They have issued an ultimatum for Friday, July 6, to the government to rescind its decision or launch campaigns to boycott telecom services.
Read more ...The Workers MP, Agnes Kunihira, says the newly introduced tax on mobile transactions amounts to double taxation. According to a notice from mobile telecoms, the tax is payable on deposits, withdrawals and payments.
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