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Uganda Orders “Temporary Suspension” of Internet Ahead of Elections
The Uganda Communications Commission (CCU) has directed all telecommunications companies and internet service providers to shut down public…
Starlink Disables All Terminals in Uganda Amid Regulatory Crackdown
SpaceX-owned Starlink has officially disabled all satellite internet terminals in Uganda as of Jan. 1, 2026, bowing to…
Uganda Restricts Starlink Imports Ahead of Election
Uganda’s government is tightening its grip on satellite internet hardware just weeks before a high-stakes national election, sparking…
MTN Uganda Fast-Tracks Mobile Money Spin-Off Ahead of July Vote
MTN Uganda is moving quickly to separate its mobile money arm, MTN Mobile Money Uganda Limited (MTN MoMo),…
Uganda’s Accountant General Arrested Over $16M Bank Heist
Ugandan authorities have arrested Accountant General Lawrence Semakula and eight senior officials for their role in a $16…
Uganda Starts Roll Out of Digital License Plates
Uganda began issuing digital registration plates for private and public motor vehicles on Monday, 6th January, marking the…
Hacker Group Steals $17 Million from Uganda’s Central Bank
Update: We updated our story with a quote from the Uganda Minister of Finance that the amount stolen…
Uganda to Sell 60% Of State-Owned Telecom Operator UTel to Rowad Capital
According to reports by Bloomberg, Uganda is going to sell 60% of its state-owned telecom operator UTel for…
Uganda Imposes 25% Import Duty on Electric Vehicles
Uganda has imposed a 25% import duty on fully electric vehicles, hybrid vehicles, and electric motorcycles. Zoom Out…
Have Uganda’s Digital ID Cards Become a Tool for Mass Surveillance?
In the digital age, identity verification is crucial for accessing a wide range of services. Uganda’s implementation of…