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ICT Ministry denies planned internet shutdown, says live streaming of riots is prohibited

Civic Space & Media Freedom Verified Uganda (national) 5 Jan 2026 Severity: 2/5

Amina Zawedde, Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of ICT and National Guidance, told journalists at the Uganda Media Centre that reports of a planned internet shutdown were false and that the government had issued no such directive. She said live broadcasting and online streaming of riots are prohibited, arguing that such coverage can incite tension and panic, according to NTV Uganda.

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