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Govt urged to implement Computer Misuse Act

Prossy Kisakye | March 10, 2023

Mbarara Woman Member of Parliament, Rita Atukwasa, has urged government to implement the controversial Computer Misuse Act to check online violence against women. She made the remarks while giving her keynote address at a networking event targeting women and youth in technology to share their experiences, opportunities and strategies on […]


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Court nullifies section 25 of Computer Misuse Act

Ruth Anderah | January 10, 2023

 The Constitutional Court in Kampala has nullified section 25 of the Computer Misuse Act which relates to using electronic devices to willfully disturb the peace of another.  The said section has been constituting a charge of offensive communication that has been carrying a maximum penalty of 5 years upon conviction. […]


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How Minister Evelyn Anite ‘humbles’ cyber bullies

David Mujuni | October 26, 2022

Unlike other prominent politicians, State Minister for Investment and Privatization, Evelyn Anite does not drag online bullies to police for “disturbing her peace”. The Minister has instead sold herself as a judge who sentences those found guilty of misusing the computer by fighting back.  The outspoken politician, who holds a […]


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Journalists challenged to speak out about computer misuse law

Prossy Kisakye | October 18, 2022

Political players have continued to challenge journalists not to fold their hands after assenting to what they referred to as the draconian computer misuse Law if the media profession is to survive. The secretary-general of the National Economic Empowerment Dialogue party, Asuman Odaka says with the newly amended computer misuse […]


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Lawyers, journalists petition court over Computer Misuse Act

Ruth Anderah | October 17, 2022

A group of 12 people including lawyers, journalists, and activists have petitioned the Constitutional Court in Kampala with orders to nullify the Computer Misuse Act saying it offends citizens’ rights and freedoms of speech, expression, and practicing lawful professions. The group was led by Alternative Digitalk Limited, an online media […]



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