{"id":4686,"date":"2021-03-26T08:17:39","date_gmt":"2021-03-26T05:17:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/techrafiki.com\/?p=4686"},"modified":"2021-03-26T08:33:15","modified_gmt":"2021-03-26T05:33:15","slug":"e-commerce-companies-want-ban-on-facebook-lifted","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/techrafiki.com\/e-commerce-companies-want-ban-on-facebook-lifted\/","title":{"rendered":"E-commerce companies want ban on Facebook lifted in Uganda"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

In a conference held yesterday at Silver Springs Hotel, the E-trade association of Uganda discussed issues affecting the industry<\/span><\/a> as e-commerce companies want ban on Facebook lifted and the 6 pm curfew on Boda Bodas reconsidered. The E-trade Association of Uganda is an association that represents companies and organizations that use the power of the internet to drive job creation in the country.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This association includes e-commerce brands in Uganda like Jumia and SafeBoda. Since the shutdown of the internet in January, businesses that depend on the internet to operate have been affected as some still struggle to recover from the government’s drastic move.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Also read: The reasons why Facebook remains shutdown despite complaints<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The power of the internet is undeniable today with many transactions now being carried out online because of the convenience the internet provides along with guaranteed safety and privacy of people’s information. The effects of a shutdown like the one that happened before and after elections are severe which many experienced.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Company heads speak out as e-commerce companies want ban on Facebook lifted<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The E-trade Association of Uganda brings together some of the most innovative companies that are creating employment and bringing investment to Uganda. Some of these companies attended and participated in the conference held yesterday where they shared their grievances about the ongoing economic situation in Uganda in regards to e-commerce.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In attendance was Ricky Thompson, Co-founder and Director of SafeBoda who explained that since the government made orders for a curfew, earnings for Boda Boda riders have sunk terribly as many of them were cut off from their sources of income leaving them with deep financial troubles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\u201cBoda driver earnings are down by as much as 50% due to the 6pm curfew, putting the 1.2m boda boda youth & their families in serious financial trouble. We request Gov't to lift Facebook ban & curfew, it is time for people to get back to work." @RickyRapaT<\/a>, Director @SafeBoda<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/EzsaKMCUV9<\/a><\/p>— E-Trade Association Uganda (@ETradeUG) March 25, 2021<\/a><\/blockquote>