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Why Is Internet So Slow Yet So Expensive?, Kasuku And Kayima

Kasuku and Kayima; Why Is The Internet So Slow Yet So Expensive?

Radio and TV personalities, Kasuku and Kayima have expressed their displeasure regarding the speed of internet in Uganda. The two said this while on their morning show, Twezimbe on Spark TV. Shafik Kayima was wondering why it takes so long just to watch a video, and also upload a video on the internet. He says you have to wait for ...

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Facebook Is Not Part Of Social Media In Uganda At Least According To Government’s Behavior

Facebook Is Not Part Of Social Media In Uganda - According To Govt

Facebook may not be considered a part of social media in Uganda anymore. This is because even after OTT has been lifted, Facebook is not accessible without VPN. The site has been shut down since the 13th-January, a day before elections. The public has been crying for the government to lift the ban on social media site but all in ...

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OTT Tax Will Stop Today

OTT Tax Will Stop Today

The social media tax known as the Over The Top (OTT) tax that came into existence in 2018 will cease to be charged today. With effect from tomorrow (Thursday), Ugandans will access internet services and social media without OTT or the use of VPNs. A good number of people protested the payment of the tax hence resorting to the use ...

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Members Within The Parliament Urged Parliamentarians To Pay Their OTT Tax

Members With In The Parliament Urged Parliamentarians To Pay OTT Tax

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 ...

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