This archive report was first published on 16 August 2019.
On August 16, 2019, the Ugandan government took a significant step towards regulating social media influencers by introducing a new tax.
The tax, which requires influencers to register their activities and pay a standard fee of $20 (approximately KSh 2,000), has been met with skepticism by many Ugandans.
While the government claims the move is aimed at regulating content, critics argue that it is an attempt to moderate social media and silence opposition voices.
Recent events, such as the 18-month jail sentence handed to university lecturer and activist Stella Nyanzi for cyber harassment charges stemming from a Facebook post criticizing President Museveni, have raised concerns about the government's intentions.
