Ugandan authorities have announced the lifting of social media restrictions following the conclusion of the country’s electoral season, marking a return to normal online activity after weeks of heightened controls. The announcement was made on Tuesday by Senior Presidential Adviser on Special Operations, Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba, who confirmed that access to social media platforms had…
The Uganda Communications Commission (UCC) has issued a stern warning to TikTok users and other online actors circulating fabricated notices and AI-generated content designed to mislead the public. In a public statement released Wednesday, the regulator said it has observed an alarming rise in false information masquerading as official UCC communications. The Commission stressed that…
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 Uganda Communications Commission (UCC) has ordered a nationwide shutdown of public internet access effective today, January 13, 2026, at 6:00 p.m.. This directive comes just shortly before the country’s general elections scheduled for January 15, 2026. Security Measures Amid Election Tension UCC Executive Director Nyombi Thembo issued the directive following a “strong recommendation” from…