Uganda restores internet after Museveni's victory #rwanda #RwOT

The restoration followed four days of restricted connectivity that began on January 13, when the Uganda Communications Commission (UCC) ordered all telecommunications companies to suspend internet services. The directive also required operators to stop selling new SIM cards and halt other communication-related activities.

Authorities said the shutdown was aimed at limiting the spread of misinformation and ensuring the smooth conduct and integrity of the electoral process.

According to reports from local media, internet services began gradually returning shortly after the Electoral Commission announced President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni's victory.

Global internet monitoring organization NetBlocks also confirmed the development, noting that connectivity was being restored progressively after days of disruption.

Museveni, 81, was declared the winner of the presidential election, securing a seventh term in office. The Electoral Commission said he garnered 71.65 percent of the vote. His main challenger, opposition leader and musician-turned-politician Bobi Wine, 43, received 24.72 percent of the vote, according to the official results.

Uganda began restoring public internet access on the evening of Saturday, January 17, 2026, after nearly 100 hours of a nationwide shutdown imposed during the country's general elections.

Museveni, 81, was declared the winner of the presidential election, securing a seventh term in office. The Electoral Commission said he garnered 71.65 percent of the vote.

Wycliffe Nyamasege

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