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January 5, 2026
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Starlink blocks Ugandan users after government's request

Starlink blocks Ugandan users after government's request

Top opposition leader and presidential seat contender  Bobi Wine has called for the reactivation of Starlink's internet services to pave way for a free electoral process......

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Starlink has blocked its internet services in Uganda following a request from the Uganda Communications Commission (UCC) due to concerns over unlicensed use. This move has sparked controversy, with critics linking it to upcoming elections and potential internet shutdowns.

  • Starlink began blocking services in Uganda on January 1, 2026, after the UCC raised concerns about illegal usage.
  • Ben MacWilliams, Director of Market Access at Space Exploration Technologies Corp, confirmed that Starlink does not sell or market services in Uganda.
  • Opposition leader and presidential contender Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu, also known as Bobi Wine, has urged Elon Musk to reactivate services, citing fears of internet shutdowns ahead of the January 15, 2025, national elections.

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