The Uganda Communications Commission (UCC) has revealed that is has fully restored internet services across the country which were shut down as Uganda approached the recent highly charged national elections.
In a statement released on Monday, the Nyombi Thembo led commission noted that internet services have been fully restored across the country, following successful completion of the necessary technical and security assessments.
“Members of the public can now access the internet and all online services without the previously imposed restrictions” the statement read.
Earlier in the day, the Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba had revealed that government was set to restore all social media services in the country today.
“We are releasing all social media today. I thank all the great people of Uganda for their support and co-operation throughout this electoral season. You are truly the greatest people on earth and you give us all the courage to serve. Godbless you all” Muhoozi posted on his X account.
On January 13th 2026, acting on the recommendation of the Inter-Agency Security Committee, UCC directed all licensed Mobile Network Operators (MNOs) and Internet Service Providers (ISPs) to temporarily suspend public internet access.
The directive also halted the sale and registration of new SIM cards, as well as outbound data roaming services to One Network Area countries.
According to UCC Executive Director Nyombi Thembo, the suspension was intended to curb the rapid spread of online misinformation, disinformation, electoral fraud, and other election-related risks.
