Uganda 2026 elections: Rising concerns over digital freedoms and civil liberties

As Uganda prepares for its 2026 elections, concerns are mounting over renewed government efforts to tighten control over digital platforms, restrict free speech, and suppress dissent. These developments mirror patterns from previous election cycles, which were marked by internet shutdowns, surveillance, and legal crackdowns on opposition voices. The situation raises urgent questions about the future of democracy and civil liberties in the country.
We begin tonight’s bulletin with David Iljo.