Tag Archives: Misuse

Kampala– The Attorney General of Uganda has resolved not to appeal a landmark ruling by the Constitutional Court of Uganda that nullified several provisions of the Computer Misuse (Amendment) Act. Attorney General Kiryowa Kiwanuka (Courtesy photo) In a directive issued by Attorney General Kiryowa Kiwanuka this week, government agencies were instructed to immediately halt enforcement of the affected sections, following …

Kampala, Uganda – The Uganda Law Society (ULS) has welcomed a landmark decision by the Constitutional Court of Uganda nullifying the Computer Misuse (Amendment) Act, 2022, describing it as a major victory for freedom of expression in the country. Uganda Law Society President, Isaac Ssemakadde Kimaze In a statement issued by its President, Isaac Ssemakadde, the Society said the court …

Kampala — The Constitutional Court of Uganda has struck down the Computer Misuse (Amendment) Act, 2022, declaring it invalid on grounds that Parliament of Uganda failed to follow mandatory constitutional procedures during its enactment. Constitutional Court Justices In the lead judgment of Justice Irene Mulyagonja which was later agreed upon unanimously by four other justices namely; Ketrah Kitariisibwa Katunguka, Mike …

Dr.Aminah Zawedde, permanent secretary at the Ministry of Information, Communication, Technology and National Guidance, has warned the public against the misuse of artificial intelligence (AI) as the country heads toward general elections scheduled for Jan. 15, noting that the technology could be exploited by negative elements to sway public opinion. As Chairperson of the National Task Force on Artificial Intelligence, …

Kampala, Uganda – Fresh evidence has emerged in the explosive case against Bank of Africa Uganda Ltd, placing the lender at the heart of what staff members describe as a systemic scheme of financial exploitation, coercion, and misappropriation targeting both customers and staff. In addition to the High Court affidavit filed by former staff member Michael Mwesigwa exposing coercive loan …