The Bitchat application has reportedly topped app charts in Uganda amidst internet shutdowns implemented by authorities. According to reports, Ugandan officials had previously claimed they could shut down the internet-free, encrypted messaging app last week. However, the shutdown has not yet occurred. The development highlights the challenges faced by encrypted communication platforms in regions experiencing internet censorship.

The Bitchat application has reportedly topped app charts in Uganda amidst internet shutdowns implemented by authorities. According to reports, Ugandan officials had previously claimed they could shut down the internet-free, encrypted messaging app last week. However, the shutdown has not yet occurred. The development highlights the challenges faced by encrypted communication platforms in regions experiencing internet censorship.