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Ugandan authorities ordered a nationwide internet shutdown starting at 6 p.m. local time on January 13, 2026, two days before the presidential election scheduled for January 15. The Uganda Communications Commission cited the need to mitigate online misinformation, disinformation, electoral fraud and incitement of violence as reasons for the suspension.

Ugandan authorities ordered a nationwide internet shutdown starting at 6 p.m. local time on January 13, 2026, two days before the presidential election scheduled for January 15. The Uganda Communications Commission cited the need to mitigate online misinformation, disinformation, electoral fraud and incitement of violence as reasons for the suspension.

President Yoweri Museveni, 81, is seeking a seventh term to extend his nearly 40-year rule, having first taken power in 1986. His main challenger is 43-year-old Robert Kyagulanyi, known as Bobi Wine, a former pop star who leads the National Unity Platform and has drawn large crowds despite security force crackdowns.

President Yoweri Museveni, 81, is seeking a seventh term to extend his nearly 40-year rule, having first taken power in 1986. His main challenger is 43-year-old Robert Kyagulanyi, known as Bobi Wine, a former pop star who leads the National Unity Platform and has drawn large crowds despite security force crackdowns.

Joint military and police deployments were visible across Uganda during the campaign period, with security forces using tear gas and live ammunition to disperse opposition rallies. At least 17 journalists were attacked, arrested or harassed in the three months before the 2021 election.

Joint military and police deployments were visible across Uganda during the campaign period, with security forces using tear gas and live ammunition to disperse opposition rallies. At least 17 journalists were attacked, arrested or harassed in the three months before the 2021 election.

The government suspended operations of two rights organizations, the Human Rights Network for Journalists-Uganda and the African Center for Media Excellence, on January 13. The National NGO Bureau cited unspecified security concerns for halting the groups that document violations against journalists.

The government suspended operations of two rights organizations, the Human Rights Network for Journalists-Uganda and the African Center for Media Excellence, on January 13. The National NGO Bureau cited unspecified security concerns for halting the groups that document violations against journalists.

Opposition figure Kizza Besigye, who ran against Museveni in four previous elections, was kidnapped in Kenya in November 2024 and brought to a military court in Uganda where he faces treason charges. He remains in custody and endorsed Bobi Wine ahead of the election.

Opposition figure Kizza Besigye, who ran against Museveni in four previous elections, was kidnapped in Kenya in November 2024 and brought to a military court in Uganda where he faces treason charges. He remains in custody and endorsed Bobi Wine ahead of the election.

A poll conducted between November 19 and December 16, 2025, by the Development Watch Centre showed Museveni with 60.94 percent support nationally compared to Bobi Wine's 35.26 percent. The survey involved 3,758 respondents across 42 districts in 12 subregions of Uganda.

A poll conducted between November 19 and December 16, 2025, by the Development Watch Centre showed Museveni with 60.94 percent support nationally compared to Bobi Wine's 35.26 percent. The survey involved 3,758 respondents across 42 districts in 12 subregions of Uganda.

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Uganda's authorities suspended public internet access starting at 6 p.m. local time on January 13, two days before the January 15 elections, according to the Uganda Communications Commission. The commission cited the need to mitigate online misinformation, disinformation, electoral fraud and incitement of violence as reasons for the shutdown.

Uganda's authorities suspended public internet access starting at 6 p.m. local time on January 13, two days before the January 15 elections, according to the Uganda Communications Commission. The commission cited the need to mitigate online misinformation, disinformation, electoral fraud and incitement of violence as reasons for the shutdown.

President Yoweri Museveni, 81, is seeking a seventh term to extend his nearly 40-year rule in the January 15 elections. His main challenger is 43-year-old opposition leader Robert Kyagulanyi, known as Bobi Wine, in a rematch of the 2021 contest.

President Yoweri Museveni, 81, is seeking a seventh term to extend his nearly 40-year rule in the January 15 elections. His main challenger is 43-year-old opposition leader Robert Kyagulanyi, known as Bobi Wine, in a rematch of the 2021 contest.

Ugandan authorities deployed military forces and police across the capital Kampala ahead of the elections, with armored trucks and soldiers patrolling streets. Military spokesman Col. Chris Magezi stated the deployment was meant to deter violence during the election period.

Ugandan authorities deployed military forces and police across the capital Kampala ahead of the elections, with armored trucks and soldiers patrolling streets. Military spokesman Col. Chris Magezi stated the deployment was meant to deter violence during the election period.

At least 17 journalists were attacked, arrested and harassed in the three months leading up to the 2021 election, according to the Committee to Protect Journalists. Since November 2025, five additional cases of journalist harassment have been recorded during the current election period.

At least 17 journalists were attacked, arrested and harassed in the three months leading up to the 2021 election, according to the Committee to Protect Journalists. Since November 2025, five additional cases of journalist harassment have been recorded during the current election period.

The Uganda Communications Commission ordered two local rights groups, the Human Rights Network for Journalists-Uganda and the African Center for Media Excellence, to cease operations before the election. The National Bureau for NGOs cited unspecified security concerns for the suspensions.

The Uganda Communications Commission ordered two local rights groups, the Human Rights Network for Journalists-Uganda and the African Center for Media Excellence, to cease operations before the election. The National Bureau for NGOs cited unspecified security concerns for the suspensions.

A United Nations Human Rights Office report stated that police and military used live ammunition to disperse peaceful rallies and carried out arbitrary detentions of opposition supporters ahead of the vote. The government defended security forces' actions as justified responses to lawless conduct.

A United Nations Human Rights Office report stated that police and military used live ammunition to disperse peaceful rallies and carried out arbitrary detentions of opposition supporters ahead of the vote. The government defended security forces' actions as justified responses to lawless conduct.

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