Uganda’s Bobi Wine Promotes Bitchat Amid Fears of Internet Blackout

Uganda’s head of opposition turns to Bitchat as internet shutdown looms

Uganda’s main opposition, Bobi Wine, has identified Bitchat as a suitable alternative communication channel amid growing concerns about an imminent internet shutdown in the country. Uganda is preparing for general elections in mid-January 2026, an event that has historically prompted the country’s ruling administration to shut down internet services and block social media. Bobi Wine, Uganda’s opposition leader, urged his supporters to download a…

Bobi Wine unveils strategy to bypass possible internet shutdown during Ugandan elections

Ugandan opposition leader and presidential candidate Robert Kyangulani popularly known as Bobi Wine has revealed a contingency plan to maintain communication with supporters ahead of the upcoming presidential elections set for January 15, 2026. The plan comes amid concerns of a potential internet shutdown, a move that has been used during past elections to limit coordination and access to election results. In a statement shared on X on Wednesday…

Uganda’s Bobi Wine Promotes Bitchat Amid Fears of Internet Blackout – #CryptoUpdatesGNIT

Ugandan politician and opposition leader Bobi Wine is encouraging his constituents to download Jack Dorsey’s decentralized peer-to-peer messaging service, Bitchat, in the lead-up to the country’s election, alleging the ruling party will try to cut off communication services.   During the 2016 election, long-time Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni blocked internet and social media access for the entire population, citing security and safety concer…

Bobi Wine Champions Bitchat as Uganda Faces Possible Internet Blackout

Ugandan Opposition Leader Promotes Decentralized Messaging Amid Election Concerns As Uganda approaches its 2026 presidential election, opposition leader Bobi Wine is advocating for the use of Jack Dorsey’s decentralized messaging app, Bitchat, to counter potential government communication blackouts. With past elections witnessing extensive internet shutdowns, Wine warns that authorities may try similar tactics to hinder political organizing and …

Uganda’s Bobi Wine Promotes Bitchat Amid Fears of Internet Blackout

As Uganda heads toward its 2026 presidential election, opposition leader Bobi Wine is urging supporters to download messaging app Bitchat, citing fears of government-imposed internet blackouts.