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The Effect of Internet Shutdowns — Article

Janice Celine Nantumbwe, Kenneth Muhangi · 14 March 2026

Examines the January 2026 internet shutdown ordered by the Uganda Communications Commission and its cascading effect on digital trade, mobile money, and platform work — with recommendations for proportionate, rule-of-law responses.

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Examines the January 2026 internet shutdown ordered by the Uganda Communications Commission and its cascading effect on digital trade, mobile money, and platform work — with recommendations for proportionate, rule-of-law responses.

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