Internet Shutdown in Uganda

Why Ugandans Are Still Connected Amid the 2026 Internet Shutdown

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Despite the Uganda Communications Commission (UCC) imposing a nationwide suspension of public internet access starting at 6:00 PM local time on January 13, 2026, many Ugandans remain connected online as of January 14. The directive, aimed at curbing misinformation, disinformation, electoral fraud, and potential incitement to violence ahead of the January 15 general elections, has … Read more

Uganda Govt Denies Internet Shutdown Rumors Ahead of January 15, 2026 Elections

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The Ugandan government has firmly dismissed circulating rumors of an internet blackout during the upcoming general elections, labeling them as deliberate misinformation aimed at stirring unnecessary panic. At a media briefing on January 5, 2026, Permanent Secretary for the Ministry of ICT and National Guidance, Dr. Aminah Zawedde, reassured the public that no such directive … Read more