In a significant move just days before the presidential elections, the Ugandan government has imposed a nationwide internet blackout, affecting mobile services and prompting rights groups to halt their activities. This decision has sparked widespread condemnation from human rights organizations, including the Kennedy Human Rights Center, which criticized the crackdown on civic space. The internet shutdown has raised concerns about its legality and potential escalation of tensions during the electoral process. While the Ugandan Communications Commission claimed there would be no shutdown plans, conflicting reports indicate a complete suspension of internet access has been implemented. Advocacy groups are urging citizens to document any incidents of electoral malpractice amid this digital blackout as the government faces accusations of stifling civil society and suppressing dissent.