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July 1, 2026
Topics
Data and elections
Data Protection
Governance and accountability
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
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June 29, 2026
Topics
Data and elections
Governance and accountability
internet shutdowns
The Election Was Essential. Democracy Wasn’t.
By Sempala Allan Kigozi Tax systems were prioritized. Administrative systems were prioritized. Certain categories of communication
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May 18, 2026
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Data Privacy
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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
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May 5, 2026
Topics
Data and elections
Governance and accountability
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
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April 11, 2026
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Digital Rights
Litigation & HumanRights
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,
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February 23, 2026
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Data and elections
Digital Rights
Global Right on Internet
Governance and accountability
internet shutdowns
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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
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January 27, 2026
Topics
Data and elections
Data Privacy
Data Protection
Privacy Scorecard
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
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June 13, 2025
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cybersecurity
Data Privacy
Data Protection
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Surveillance
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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
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December 19, 2024
Topics
Data Privacy
Data Protection
Digital Identity
Litigation & HumanRights
UW in the Media
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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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