Taxes curtailing Ugandans’ digital rights
The multiple taxes, including those on the import of handsets and ICT equipment, as well as the use of digital services and data, hampers Ugandans from enjoying the full benefits of their online rights.
Ugandan journalists granted bail
‘Alternative Digitalk TV’ executive director Norman Tumuhimbise and TV host Faridah Bikobere were released on bail, after being charged with offensive communication and cyberstalking.
Attacks on Ugandan media on the rise; two media houses raided on same day
Two Ugandan media outlets were raided on the same day, while several journalists were arrested and computers and equipment seized.
Ugandan writer arrested for the 3rd time in 2 years
Award winning novelist Kakwenza Rukirabashaija detained without being formally charged.
Journalist in remand in need of medical attention
Ugandan journalist Pidson Kareire’s lawyer says the journalist was tortured in detention and needs medical attention.
HRNJ Uganda discusses impact of COVID-19 with media sector
HRNJ-Uganda engages media workers to explore ways to adapt to the COVID-19 pandemic that threatens the health of media staff and the survival of media.
Weak cellphone device security exposes millions to data rights violations
Investigations by Privacy International expose cellphone manufacturer TECNO’s weaknesses in protecting users’ privacy and security at risk.
Four journalists attacked in six weeks in Uganda
Uganda’s implementation of a dusk till dawn curfew as part of its COVID-19 measures sees a surge in attacks on journalists despite them being classified as essential workers.
Uganda scrapping of OTT ‘sin’ tax is short-lived celebration
After failing to raise the revenue it had anticipated, Uganda removes the Over The Top Tax it had imposed on social media use and introduces a levy on internet data instead.
“Daily Monitor” directors summoned over published election violence report
The directors of “Daily Monitor” directors face criminal libel charges for publishing the findings of a BBC investigation into the deaths of Ugandan civilians during election-related protests.
Journalist targeted for attack by soldiers
Uganda journalist Enoch Matovu had to be hospitalised after being violently assaulted by soldiers and injected with an unknown substance.
President Museveni threatens to bankrupt “Daily Monitor”
Ugandan President Museveni threatens to take legal action against “Daily Monitor” newspaper over an article alleging his inner circle received the COVID-19 vaccinations ahead of prioritised Ugandan citizens.
Ugandan comedy group Bizonto charged with promoting sectarianism
The four journalists were briefly held incommunicado before being charged with the promotion of sectarianism for their comedy skits in July 2020.
Disciplinary measures against Ugandan army officers shrouded in mystery
The head of the Ugandan military apologises for the February 17 attack on journalists, promises to pay medical bills and claims officers have been disciplined.
Ugandan military brutally assault journalists
Ugandan army assaults group of journalists covering opposition politician Robert Kyagulangi Ssentamu aka Bobi Wine’s handover of petition to UN Human Rights Office.
Digital rights in Tanzania, Uganda and Kenya throttled by COVID-19 regulations
COVID-19 related legislation, surveillance practices and implementation of regulations have led to an erosion of online and offline civil liberties in Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda.