By Helen Namyalo Kimbugwe and Noelyn Nassuuna
The Government of Uganda is in the process of acquiring a social media tracking tool, a development first reported by The Daily Monitor on April 8, 2025. While officials may justify this move on grounds of national security, the lack of transparency and Uganda’s history of digital repression raise urgent concerns about privacy, freedom of expression, and the civic space—especially as the country nears the 2026 general elections.
This article examines the implications of this tool, the risks it poses to activists, journalists, and civil society, and what can be done to resist digital surveillance and safeguard fundamental rights.
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