As Uganda gears up for the big vote on January 15, 2026, the government just dropped a new rule: no more live broadcasts or streaming of riots, unauthorized gatherings, or any violent incidents. 🎥🚫 The Ministry of Information and Communication Technology and National Guidance says this will help keep tensions low and avoid panic.
They’ve also put the kibosh on any content they label as “inciting, hateful, or violent.” Think of it like sweeping your social feeds clean of dangerous content—on a national scale. Activists 🤔 worry this could lead to a total internet shutdown, like the one back in 2021. But the ICT ministry insists those shutdown rumors are “false, misleading, and intended to cause unnecessary fear.”
ICT Permanent Secretary Aminah Zawedde explained that responsible media coverage is key for a healthy democracy. “Media platforms enable citizens to access accurate and timely info,” she noted, stressing that calm and order are essential for national stability.
For young netizens from Dhaka to Jakarta, this raises big questions: Will the ban keep the peace, or is it a digital curb on free expression? As election day approaches, we’ll be watching every tweet and livestream… whenever they’re allowed. 🕒💬
Reference(s):
cgtn.com
