Uganda’s Opposition Leader Advocates Bitchat to Circumvent Election Internet Blackouts
Uganda’s primary opposition figure, Bobi Wine, has endorsed Bitchat as a decentralized communication tool ahead of the 2026 general elections. Historical patterns suggest the government may impose internet shutdowns to stifle dissent and disrupt election monitoring.
Wine’s public appeal on X highlights the regime’s alleged strategy to sever digital communication channels during critical democratic processes. Bitchat’s peer-to-peer architecture offers a censorship-resistant alternative for mobilization and transparency.