Musk’s Starlink enters spotlight as Uganda heads to polls
Dec 23, 2025
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by Hannah Collymore
for CryptoPolitan

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Uganda imposes strict regulations on the import of Starlink satellite internet technology ahead of general elections. Citizens need authorization from a high-ranking military official to access the service. The move may impact internet accessibility and connectivity in the country.
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Uganda has placed strict restrictions on Starlink satellite internet technology just weeks before the country’s general elections. Ugandan citizens now require authorization from General Muhoozi Kainerugaba, the Chief of Defence Forces and the son of President Yoweri Museveni, to import Starlink’s technology. The direct-to-satellite internet service that Elon Musk’s SpaceX operates has the antidote to […]
