Women politicians face tech-facilitated violence in Uganda’s 2026 elections

AI-generated images, gendered disinformation, and harmful narratives were used to target Ugandan women politicians

Originally published on Global Voices

Left: Winnie Byanyimal. Image by COP PARIS, CC0 1.0. Middle: Joyce Mpanga. Image by U.S. Mission Uganda. CC0 1.0. Right: Stella Nyanzi. Image by Kritzolina, CC BY-SA 4.0. All via Wikimedia Commons.

Since gaining independence from the UK in October 1962, Ugandan women have played a critical role in shaping politics and governance throughout the country.