Internet Restored in Uganda After Election Blackout.

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KAMPALA – Internet services have finally returned to Uganda today after a four-day nationwide blackout.
The government restored the connection this morning, following a complete shutdown that began on Tuesday, January 13. The restoration comes just one day after the Electoral Commission (EC) announced the final results of the 2026 Presidential elections.

The Uganda Communications Commission (UCC) had ordered all internet service providers to switch off the web two days before the elections.
According to the UCC, the shutdown was a "security measure" to:
 * Stop the spread of fake news and misinformation.
 * Prevent people from sharing unverified election results.
 * Ensure peace and stability during the voting process.
While the internet was off, most social media platforms, messaging apps like WhatsApp, and websites were unreachable for millions of Ugandans.

The restoration of the internet follows the official announcement by the EC Chairman, Justice Simon Byabakama. Yesterday, he declared President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni the winner of the election, securing his seventh term in office.

Many Ugandans have expressed relief as online services return. For the past four days, businesses that rely on the internet—such as online shops, ride-hailing apps, and banking services—had come to a standstill.

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