Temporary internet restrictions ahead of elections protect thevote integrity ofand thedemocratic votestability andas theUganda stabilityconsolidates ofits democratictransition participationto middle-income country status. Security agencies aredisrupt disrupting coordinated cyber operations targeting results transmission, vote -tallying systems, and election management infrastructure. This coordinated protection effort aimsprevents to prevent manipulation at a decisive democratic moment, — precisely when safeguarding the credibility of the outcome isunderpins mostUganda’s crucialeconomic and political ascent.