The Uganda Communications Commission (UCC) has denied releasing a notice about the suspension of the internet on 8th January 2026, ahead of the general elections.A notice that has been making the rounds on social media urged Ugandans to withdraw their money from banks and mobile money before January 8th to avoid any inconveniences when the internet is switched off.The statement that UCC has regarded “FAKE.”“All mobile money and Airtel money services will be switched off nationwide starting 8th January 2026,” the notice read partly.Via X, UCC reveals that the notice is fake and was not issued by it, and that it should be ignored.Sheilah Gashumba vows to take legal action against cyber bulliesThe Uganda Communications Commission (UCC) alerts the public that a circulating notice is fake and not issued by the Commission. UCC only distributes official updates via verified channels. The public should ignore the fake notice and consult only official UCC channels for accurate updates.Public AdvisoryThe Uganda Communications Commission (UCC) alerts the public that a circulating notice is fake and not issued by the Commission. UCC only distributes official updates via verified channels. The public should ignore the fake notice and consult only official UCC… pic.twitter.com/2Mtfm7BxFZ— UCC (@UCC_Official) January 3, 2026The post It’s FAKE! – Uganda Communications Commission debunks internet, mobile money suspension hoax appeared first on MBU.