Uganda: Bobi Wine Appeals to Elon Musk After Starlink Shutdown Ahead of Uganda Election

Uganda: Bobi Wine Appeals to Elon Musk After Starlink Shutdown Ahead of Uganda Election

Nairobi -- Ugandan opposition leader Bobi Wine has appealed directly to billionaire tech entrepreneur Elon Musk, urging him to intervene following the shutdown of Starlink internet services in Uganda just days before the country's January 15 general election.

Uganda election Starlink internet shutdown sparks opposition outcry - Media Talk Africa

Ugandan opposition leader Bobi Wine has appealed to Elon Musk to intervene in the shutdown of Starlink internet services in […]Read more at Media Talk Africa

Opposition Candidate Bobi Wine Appeals To Elon Musk After Starlink Shuts Down Internet Ahead Of Uganda Election

Opposition Candidate Bobi Wine Appeals To Elon Musk After Starlink Shuts Down Internet Ahead Of Uganda Election

Starlink blocks Ugandan users after government's request

American satellite internet firm Starlink has blocked the use of its services in Uganda upon the request of the Uganda Communications Commission (UCC).

Starlink shuts down in Uganda days before national elections - Innovation Village | Technology, Product Reviews, Business

Just days before Ugandans head to the polls, satellite internet provider Starlink has abruptly gone offline in the country, cutting off what many considered a critical connectivity lifeline during a politically sensitive period. The shutdown, ordered by regulators and executed on January 1, has reignited discussions around digital access, political influence, and Africa’s reliance on a handful of telecom giants during election seasons. Starlink,…

Elon Musk's Starlink blocks Ugandan users after Yoweri Museveni's government's request

Elon Musk's Starlink disabled all satellite internet terminals in Uganda, rendering the service inaccessible nationwide effective January 1, 2026.