Uganda: Social Media to Be Fully Restored Today, Says Gen Muhoozi

Uganda restores internet access nationwide after election shutdown

All restrictions lifted following completion of ‘necessary technical and security assessments,’ says Uganda Communications Commission - Anadolu Ajansı

Uganda: Social Media to Be Fully Restored Today, Says Gen Muhoozi

The Chief of Defence Forces, Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba, has said government will fully restore access to social media today, Monday, January 26, following weeks of restrictions linked to the recently concluded elections.

The cost of Uganda’s internet shutdown

Nyombi Thembo, UCC’s Executive Director announced blackout on eve of elections Freedom of speech, constitutional rights, electoral transparency and business loss Kampala, Uganda | IAN KATUSIIME | On the evening of Jan 13, two days to a highly anticipated presidential election, Uganda went off grid as the government through the Uganda Communications Commission shut down the internet leaving millions of people stranded, frustrated and scrambling f…

After days of digital silence, Ugandans are officially back online

The Uganda Communications Commission (UCC) has announced the full restoration of internet services across the country, bringing relief to millions who were cut off during the recently concluded general elections. By Monday afternoon, users across different networks reported being able to reconnect, with several internet service providers sending out messages confirming that the regulator had

MTN and Airtel Lose $7m After Uganda Restores Social Media - Innovation Village | Technology, Product Reviews, Business

Mobile network operators MTN and Airtel are estimated to have lost about $7 million in data revenue following a series of internet shutdowns in Uganda, underscoring the growing economic cost of digital restrictions in African markets. According to a report by CEO EastAfrica Media, a four-day nationwide internet shutdown wiped out roughly UGX 24 billion (about $7 million) in data revenue for the two operators. The disruption followed government-i…

Uganda lifts ban on social media

from HASSAN ONYANGO in Kampala, UgandaUganda BureauKAMPALA, (CAJ News) – UGANDA has announced it has restored full access to social media platforms following a nationwide restriction period. The clampdown on social media was imposed on the eve of the presidential election held on January 15 in the East African country. Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba, Chief of the Uganda Defence Forces (UPDF), announced on Monday this had been lifted. “We are releasing…