The government of Uganda has blocked social media platforms ahead of Thursday’s presidential election in which Bobi Wine, real name Robert Kyagulanyi, intends to challenge the incumbent president, Yoweri Museveni, 76, who aims to extend his rule to at least 40 years. The letter from the commission’s executive director, Irene Kaggwa Sewankambo, to internet providers reads:
In exercise of its functions under section 5(1) of the Uganda Communications Act of 2013, Uganda Communications Commission hereby directs you to immediately suspend any access and use, direct or otherwise, of all social media platforms and online messaging applications over your network until further notice.
Why do our African leaders wants to stay beyond their welcome?
Mr Museveni should let the people vote him back or his competitor freely!
Oh mother Africa how long should we be left so behind ?Its the 21 st century!