RUKUNDO ALVIN2025-06-252025-06-252025-06-05https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12311/2755This dissertation critically examines the adequacy of Uganda’s Copyright and Neighboring Rights Act (CNRA) in addressing fair use within the evolving digital landscape. With digital technologies transforming the production, distribution, and consumption of content, the gap between the competing interests of copyright creators’ rights and public access seems to be growing. The study examines the fair use provisions of the CNRA in the face of digital challenges, evaluates Uganda case law, Angela Katatumba decision, and compares international approaches to copyright limitations and exceptions. Findings suggest critical deficiencies in Uganda’s legal regime such as minimal statutory direction concerning use of digital content and enforcement of the law. The study ends with suggestions for law reform and judicial interpretation in order to strike a balance and ensure that our copyright regime is technology friendly and forward looking.enThesis