An Analysis of the Impact of the Internet on the Right to Employment in Uganda
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2025-05-14
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Uganda Christian University
Abstract
The internet is essentially transforming the global economy, and Uganda is no exception. With
the rise of internet development, there are better opportunities being laid down for every sector
but the focus in this research paper is the employment sector. This study analyses the legal and
regulatory framework that is governing internet on employment concentrating on The
Employment Act, Cap 226 among other laws highlighting how these laws govern online
employment. It further investigates the gaps in legal protections concerning employment rights
in the digital age and the role of judicial decisions in bridging these gaps.
In addition to that, this study looks at how the internet has evolved pointing out how its
development has affected employment that means from the conventional agricultural sector that
Uganda has predominantly participated in to other branches of employment such as technology
based employment, platform based employment as well as into the recent developments of
automation and artificial intelligence. The advantages and challenges of each phase of
development faces are featured to include reduction of backlog, creation of employment
opportunities, job displacement among other points.
It should be noted that the transformation of the internet has both advantages and disadvantages
attached to it. Therefore, this research explores the dual impact of digital transformation on
employment in Uganda by pointing out advantages such as increased productivity, remote work
flexibility, and expanded job opportunities. This research also addresses the challenges that come
along with the development of the internet on employment which include automation-related job
displacement, increase in the digital divide, and unemployment among less skilled workers.
Through the examination of various literature, this research critically examines the
responsiveness to the evolving digital landscape and how one should equip oneself with the
necessary skills to remain relevant in this fast growing economy. By analyzing existing laws,
policies, and empirical data, this study offers a complete overview of how internet development
is reshaping employment rights in Uganda as well as proposes legal and policy recommendations
to foster a more inclusive and equitable digital labor market.
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Undergraduate research