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January 14, 2026
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Activists slam Uganda internet shutdown, urge international community to reject poll results

Activists slam Uganda internet shutdown, urge international community to reject poll results

The activists condemned the shutdown of internet services imposed by the Uganda Communications Commission (UCC) on Tuesday, saying the move undermines transpa.....

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Human rights defenders in Kenya have strongly condemned the internet shutdown in Uganda, asserting that the move undermines the credibility of the upcoming January 15 general election. They accuse Ugandan authorities of orchestrating a state-sponsored campaign to subvert the will of the people.

  • The internet blackout, imposed by the Uganda Communications Commission (UCC), was heavily criticized for lacking transparency during the election period.
  • The group, led by CEO Hussein Khalid of VOCAL Africa, highlighted the alleged incompetence of the Electoral Commission of Uganda, claiming it lacks independence to conduct a free and fair election.
  • Concerns were raised about irregularities in the voter register, including deceased persons and the disappearance of legitimate voters, and the detention of more than 10 activists. The activists called on the international community to reject fraudulent election results.

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