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Bobi Wine urges Elon Musk to restore Starlink as Uganda tightens internet controls ahead of election

Bobi Wine urges Elon Musk to restore Starlink as Uganda tightens internet controls ahead of election

Opposition leader Robert Kyagulanyi, widely known as Bobi Wine, has called on tech entrepreneur Elon Musk to reinstate Starlink internet services in Uganda, saying the shutdown is part of a wider effort to limit communication as the country heads toward the January 15 general election.Writ

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TORORO: From Malwa Brewer to Parliament Hopeful: Nyafamba Barbra Marcy’s Journey of Faith, Resilience

TORORO: From Malwa Brewer to Parliament Hopeful: Nyafamba Barbra Marcy’s Journey of Faith, Resilience

Nyafamba Barbra Marcy, a determined daughter of Katandi village in Kirewa sub-county, is among the contestants for the Woman Member of Parliament for Tororo District in the 2026 general elections under the Uganda People’s Congress (UPC).Her story is one of grit, faith, and an unyielding

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Starlink Shuts Down All Uganda Terminals After UCC Crackdown

Starlink Shuts Down All Uganda Terminals After UCC Crackdown

Starlink has officially confirmed that no satellite internet terminals are currently active in Uganda, following the company’s swift enforcement of new restrictions in response to an order from the Uganda Communications Commission (UCC).In a letter dated January 2, 2026, sent to the UCC

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EC Faces Pushback from Clergy Over Polling Station Restrictions

EC Faces Pushback from Clergy Over Polling Station Restrictions

Meanwhile, police and the military have come under criticism for alleged human rights abuses, including beating, shooting, teargas use, and arrests of supporters of National Unity Platform (NUP) presidential candidate Robert Ssentamu Kyagulanyi across different parts of the country.Justice

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Military: Bobi Wine Arrest Claims a ‘Smokescreen’

Military: Bobi Wine Arrest Claims a ‘Smokescreen’

Uganda’s military has dismissed allegations by opposition leader Bobi Wine that security agencies plan to arrest him ahead of his planned rally in Mbale City, calling the claims a “smokescreen”.In a statement issued on Friday, Col Chris Magezi, the acting spokesperson of the Uganda P

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What Is BitChat? Bobi Wine’s internet-free communication tool explained

What Is BitChat? Bobi Wine’s internet-free communication tool explained

BitChat is an internet-free messaging concept highlighted by Bobi Wine as a backup communication tool if online services are disrupted during Uganda’s 2026 elections.Kampala, Uganda: As Uganda heads into the decisive final weeks before the 2026 general elections, a new phrase has entered

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Starlink Imports to be Cleared by Gen Muhoozi

Starlink Imports to be Cleared by Gen Muhoozi

Uganda has imposed immediate restrictions on the importation and customs clearance of Starlink satellite internet equipment and related communication devices, according to an internal memorandum issued by the Uganda Revenue Authority (URA).In a notice dated Dec. 19 and addressed to all cus

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 Kyagulanyi Asks Police, Army to Vote Him for Better Welfare

Kyagulanyi Asks Police, Army to Vote Him for Better Welfare

Speaking during a campaign rally in Serere Town, Kyagulanyi emphasized the importance of support from the security forces. The rally was marked by a heavy deployment of police, the Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF), and other security agencies, which he said were intended to block his entry

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Bobi Wine: Security Denying Me Access to Accomodation Facilities.

Bobi Wine: Security Denying Me Access to Accomodation Facilities.

He also renewed claims that President Yoweri Museveni’s government plans to harm him before polling day, allegations the government has previously deniedBobi Wine’s convoy found a road block on the highway to SorotiKAMPALA: Opposition National Unity Platform (NUP) presidential c

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Trump administration expands list of countries subject to entry restrictions

Trump administration expands list of countries subject to entry restrictions

U.S. President Donald Trump on Tuesday signed a proclamation expanding the list of countries subject to full or partial entry restrictions to cover around 40 countries, effective on Jan. 1, 2026.Trump “signed a Proclamation expanding and strengthening entry restrictions on nationals from

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