Uganda cuts the internet hours to election day 15th January, 2026The country is heading into a decisive election tomorrow under a cloud of silence.Just hours before citizens go to the polls, Uganda has been cut off from the internet following a directive by the Communications Authority, which officials say is aimed at protecting public order.In a parallel move, the Uganda Communications Commission has ordered MultiChoice to pull Standard Group’s KTN off the DStv platform, citing national security concerns. However, critics argue the move is a tactic to silence citizens’ voices. KTN has spoken to opposition leaders and activists who describe an atmosphere of fear and tension as the country prepares to vote.

Source: Standard Digital January 15, 2026 06:55 UTC