The Government of Uganda has moved to tighten controls on the importation of unlicensed Starlink satellite communication equipment, with a leaked internal memorandum from the Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) directing customs officers to restrict the clearance of such devices in the absence of appropriate security authorisation. The memo, dated 19 December 2025 and addressed to all customs staff, instructs officers to immediately restrict the importation and customs clearance of Starlink technology gadgets, communication equipment, and related components. It further states that any import declaration for such items must be accompanied by a clearance or authorisation letter from the Chief of…
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