The official X account of the Government of Uganda has raised questions online after it appeared to promote a cryptocurrency token on the Solana blockchain, prompting users to question whether the government account had been compromised.
The account, @GovUganda, shared a post asking followers to support the government by buying a cryptocurrency, alongside a Solana contract address associated with a token launched through pump.fun.
The post quickly attracted attention from crypto users, with several questioning why an official government communication platform would suddenly be promoting a highly speculative meme coin.
Some users said that the account had been hacked by cryptocurrency scammers. Others began interacting with the post as though it were a genuine government backed token, further increasing the potential for confusion among followers.
The suspicious activity went beyond the token promotion, with posts appearing to share cryptocurrency wallet addresses and references to funds being collected for government or national needs.
The account also appeared to post material involving charity activities and cryptocurrency price movements, creating an unusual mix of government messaging and speculative crypto content.
The situation has raised concerns about the security of Uganda's official social media accounts and the potential risks to members of the public who may believe such posts are legitimate government appeals.
If the account was indeed compromised, any Ugandan or other social media user who sent cryptocurrency to addresses promoted through the account could potentially face financial losses.
The incident also highlights a growing problem on social media, where compromised accounts belonging to governments, celebrities and major organisations can be used to promote cryptocurrency scams and fraudulent investment schemes.
For now, users are being urged to treat the cryptocurrency posts with caution until the Ugandan government confirms the status of the account and the legitimacy of the token.