By DAILY MONITORMore by this AuthorUganda Parliament has passed controversial taxes on mobile money transaction and social media use amid strong protests from critics. The new law will impose a mandatory Sh 5 (Ush200) daily levy for WhatsApp users starting July 1, while mobile money transactions will also attract a one per cent levy on the total value of transaction. The youthful MPs argued that since WhatsApp is accessed through already taxed airtime, another levy would be an infringement on the users’ rights. He said with only Sh5 charge per a day, each consistent WhatsApp user will pay only Sh1,900 in one year. But the Excise Duty (Amendment) Act, 2018, also extends to the kitchen, with cooking oil facing a Sh5 (Ush200) levy per litre.

Source: Daily Nation May 31, 2018 06:50 UTC