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 […]
June 10, 2024

A Call for Inclusivity, Trust, and Accountability in Reforming Uganda’s National ID System

One of the most striking issues identified in the paper is the financial burden imposed on Ugandans for ID services. The fixed fee of UGX 50,000/- ($13.78 USD) for replacing identification cards is markedly higher compared to neighboring countries like Kenya, Rwanda, and extends even to South Africa and India. In a nation where approximately 30.1% of the population lives below the poverty line, this exorbitant fee exacerbates social inequalities and restricts access to essential services for many Ugandans.
June 10, 2024

Press Release: Unwanted Witness Calls for Reform to Champion an Inclusive, Trustworthy, and Accountable National ID System in Uganda

Kampala, Uganda – June 10, 2024 – Unwanted Witness has released a comprehensive position paper titled […]
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