[Nile Post] A notice circulating on social media claiming to be a Public Notice from the Uganda Communications Commission (UCC) announcing the suspension of internet services, mobile money, and banking operations ahead of the 2026 elections is fake. The document claims that UCC has ordered a shutdown of internet, mobile money, and banking services ahead of the 2026 elections.
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Uganda: Viral UCC Shutdown Notice Is Fake, Commission Confirms
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