Author Topic: Uganda shuts down internet ahead of elections - Ruto is in great company (Read 115 times)

Modesty Blaise · « **on:** January 13, 2026, 07:27:46 PM »

Uganda Communication Commission orders 'temporary' shut down of internet ahead of Thursday polls
https://www.the-star.co.ke/news/africa/2026-01-13-uganda-orders-temporary-shut-down-of-internet

Modesty Blaise · « **Reply #1 on:** January 13, 2026, 07:29:53 PM »

Why shut internet with such massive lead?

Museveni runaway favorite at 60.9%, new poll shows
https://www.independent.co.ug/museveni-runaway-favorite-at-60-9-new-poll-shows/

RV Pundit · « **Reply #2 on:** January 13, 2026, 07:56:16 PM »

But we have never shut down internet.
Maybe a little throttling

Modesty Blaise · « **Reply #3 on:** January 13, 2026, 08:08:39 PM »

With M7, Suluhu and Trump - Ruto has no external pressure.

RV Pundit · « **Reply #4 on:** January 13, 2026, 08:10:24 PM »

Ruto will get elected by 70% or more Kenyas. Bila Raila hakuna elections

With M7, Suluhu and Trump - Ruto has no external pressure.

Githunguri · « **Reply #5 on:** January 13, 2026, 08:12:58 PM »

dictators only understand force.shouting on radio solves nothing.

consult history.

Ask Garang or Museveni in the 1980s.

Nipate