The Uganda Communications Commission (UCC) has announced the full restoration of public internet access across the country following the conclusion of the 2026 General Elections, urging citizens to use the connectivity responsibly. Speaking at a press briefing on Sunday, UCC Executive Director Hon. Nyombi Thembo said the temporary restriction of internet services was a “necessary…
Uganda Communications Commission (UCC) Executive Director Nyombi Thembo has issued a stern warning to Ugandans bypassing ongoing internet restrictions using Virtual Private Networks (VPNs), saying the government may take measures that could permanently knock some devices off the national network. Speaking during a live discussion on UBC Television today on the status of internet restoration,…
The Executive Director of the Uganda Communications Commission (UCC), Nyombi Thembo, has issued a strong warning to Ugandans about the use of BITchat, a decentralised messaging application gaining traction ahead of the January 15, 2026, general elections, cautioning that the platform should not be idealised as a failsafe communication tool or used to threaten stability….
The Uganda Communications Commission (UCC) has warned broadcasters and online media practitioners against airing live coverage of riots, violent incidents, or the unofficial declaration of election results ahead of next week’s General Election. Speaking at a joint media briefing with the Ministry of ICT and National Guidance at the Uganda Media Centre, UCC Executive Director…
Uganda Communications Commission (UCC) Executive Director Hon. Nyombi Thembo has said the ongoing case involving Dean Lubowa Saava is strictly a matter of law and not retaliation for personal or online attacks, calling for a clear distinction between institutional accountability and personal relationships. In a statement issued after meeting Saava’s family, Nyombi said the engagement…