Uganda passes tax law on social media users to discourage ‘gossiping’ online

Uganda’s parliament has passed a law to tax those

who use social media platforms like Facebook,

Twitter, Viber, and WhatsApp . . . The controversial

tax was first introduced by the country’s president,

Yoweri Museveni, who wrote a letter to the treasury

stating that social media encouraged gossip that was

costing Uganda time and income.

The tax will come into effect on June 1st, imposing a

200 shilling ($0.05) levy per day on those who use

social media platforms . . .

The Verge

Uganda has passed a fine law

For citizens who like to jaw

On internet sites

In large megabytes,

Neglecting their bricks without straw.