Ugandan authorities have denied plans to cut internet access during next week's election, despite opposition claims and a recent restriction by satellite internet provider Starlink. Fears of a blackout are ongoing, reminiscent of the 2021 poll where internet was shut down for four days.

• Uganda Communications Commission (UCC) Executive Director Nyombi Thembo stated there is "no resolution to switch off the internet."
• President Yoweri Museveni is seeking to extend his 40-year rule in the January 15 elections.
• The main opposition leader, Robert Kyagulanyi (aka Bobi Wine), unveiled an offline vote-monitoring app called Bitchart, which uses Bluetooth technology, in anticipation of an internet shutdown.