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UCC says telecom operators have blocked 500 pornographic websites after April 2 notice

Civic Space & Media Freedom Official claim Uganda (national) 14 Apr 2026 Severity: 2/5

Uganda Communications Commission spokesperson Ibrahim Bbosa told journalists at the Uganda Media Centre that telecom operators had confirmed blocking 500 websites carrying pornographic content, following a UCC notice issued on 2 April. According to the Daily Monitor, the directive was coordinated with the Directorate of Ethics and Integrity and the Pornography Control Committee. The committee's chairperson said it was resuming full operations after a pause.

A national event, not tied to one district.

Official claim: These are the figures given by Pornography Control Committee (chairperson Annet Kezabu); they could not be checked independently.

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