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SOCIAL MEDIA MENACE: Speaker Anita Among Slams Fake News Peddlers, Demands UCC To Track And Arrest Them

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Speaker Anita Among has had enough of the lies and misinformation spreading like wildfire on social media! She’s calling out the fake news peddlers and demanding that the Uganda Communications Commission (UCC) takes decisive action against them.

This comes after a vicious online article falsely claimed she had criticized Minister David Bahati, accusing him of incompetence in resolving a standoff with traders.Speaker Among is fed up with the detrimental impact of false information circulating on social media platforms.

She’s slamming the lack of regulatory measures to address the spread of misinformation, which can lead to confusion, mistrust, and even social unrest. It’s time to hold accountable those who engage in the dissemination of false and malicious content!

The fake news article alleging Speaker Anita Among criticising of Minister Bahati is just the tip of the iceberg. It’s a symptom of a broader trend of misinformation and disinformation rampant in today’s digital age.

False narratives and fabricated stories can spread rapidly through social media networks, often without verification or fact-checking. This not only undermines public trust in institutions and individuals but also poses significant challenges to maintaining a well-informed and cohesive society.

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Speaker Anita Among’s call for action from the Uganda Communications Commission is a wake-up call to the regulatory body to take responsibility for addressing the proliferation of fake news and malicious content online.

As the authority responsible for overseeing communication networks and services in Uganda, the UCC must safeguard the integrity of information disseminated through various media channels, including social media platforms.

In response to Speaker Anita Among’s concerns, the Uganda Communications Commission had better shape up and take concrete action against fake news peddlers! On its website, the Commission must acknowledge the ongoing importance of promoting responsible communication practices and ensuring that social media platforms are not misused to propagate harmful or misleading content.

UCC must work closely with relevant stakeholders to develop and implement strategies aimed at curbing the dissemination of fake news and promoting digital literacy among the public. No more lip service – it’s time for action!

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