July 1, 2026

Law on Paper, Chaos in Practice: The Reality of Data Protection in Uganda’s Elections

By Sempala Allan KigoziWednesday, 1st July 2026 Uganda has a data protection law. In fact, Uganda […]
June 29, 2026

The Election Was Essential. Democracy Wasn’t.

By Sempala Allan Kigozi Tax systems were prioritized. Administrative systems were prioritized. Certain categories of communication […]
May 18, 2026

Africa’s Digital Economy Is Expanding Faster than Its Privacy Protections 

By DIA MICHELLE BUA, Programs Officer 18th May 2026  Africa’s digital economy is growing at a remarkable speed. Across the […]
May 5, 2026

Uganda’s 2026 Elections: When Personal Data Became the Infrastructure of Democracy 

By Unwanted Witness Kampala, 5th May, 2026  There was a time when elections in Uganda were straightforward and visible, people voted […]
April 11, 2026

A Regulatory Detour or Constitutional Evasion? Rethinking “Fake News” and Broadcasting in Uganda’s Democratic Order

By A.K Sempala | Head Legal and Programs | Unwanted Witness 11th April 2026 | Kampala, […]
February 23, 2026

NO SIGNAL, NO VOICE: New Report Documents Election-Period Internet Shutdown in Uganda

Kampala-Uganda, 23 February 2026: Unwanted Witness (UW) and the Women of Uganda Network (WOUGNET) today release […]
January 27, 2026

Why Data Privacy Is the Missing Piece of Electoral Integrity

By Unwanted Witness 27 January 2026-Kampala, Uganda | Africa. Elections are often discussed in terms of […]
June 13, 2025

Unwanted Witness Launches Groundbreaking Report on Surveillance Threats to Civil Society in East & Southern Africa

Harare, Zimbabwe – 10 June 2025 — Today, at the Holiday Inn Hotel in Harare, Zimbabwe, Unwanted […]
December 19, 2024

Unwanted Witness Submits Petition to Uganda Human Rights Commission Regarding National ID System

Unwanted Witness is strongly concerned by Uganda Revenue Authority’s (URA) attempt to acquire customer data from […]
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