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The Government together with the members of Parliament, a few months back came up with a final decision of imposing taxes on both social media and Mobile money. These taxes put a limit on social media platforms like Facebook, WhatsApp, Instagram, Twitter, Viber and many more.
Check also: How Mobile Money And Social Media Tax Divided Members Of Parliament
The introduction of these taxes affected many Ugandans and led to serious protests all over Kampala. With a daily pay of 200 shillings per day, 1400 shillings per week and 6000 shillings monthly, this made many revelers around the country feel uncomfortable because of this OTT tax introductory. This too affected the members of Parliament.
Members of Parliament to pay their OTT.
However, a categorized group among the Members of Parliament stood up and sent their proposals about paying their OTT tax to the Speaker of Parliament Rebecca Kadaga.
Therefore, this will make it more easier for the MP’s to use their Ipads thoroughly well without any disturbances.
Check also;
- A Group Of 6 Including NBS Journalist Sued Government Over Social Media Tax
- Whoever Increased Social Media Tax Should Be Sensible – A Pass
- WhatsApp Has Reached A Tech Milestone Of 1 Billion Users
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