Uganda restored full internet access nationwide on Monday, ending a temporary shutdown imposed during the country’s recent general elections, according to the Uganda Communications Commission (UCC).
In a statement, the UCC said all online services are now fully operational across the country, adding that restrictions were lifted following the completion of “necessary technical and security assessments.”
The regulator thanked the public for its “patience, cooperation and understanding” during the period of limited connectivity.
Uganda experienced a nationwide internet blackout ahead of the Jan. 15 elections, a move authorities said was aimed at preventing security threats during the vote.
UCC Executive Director Nyombi Thembo previously said the shutdown was necessary to safeguard national security throughout the electoral process.
President Yoweri Museveni was declared the winner of the presidential election, securing a seventh term in office with 71.65% of the vote. His main rival, opposition leader Robert Kyagulanyi — widely known as Bobi Wine — garnered 24.72%.
Museveni, 81, has ruled Uganda for nearly four decades. He extended his time in office after term limits were removed in constitutional amendments passed in 2005 and 2017.