Finally! Internet Restored In Uganda After Four-Day Total Blackout 

By Swift Reporter

Ugandans are back online after public internet traffic was fully restored on the evening of Saturday, January 17, 2026, bringing an end to nearly 100 hours of restricted connectivity that had accompanied the country’s general election period.

The temporary shutdown, effected on January 13 at 6:00pm by the Uganda Communications Commission (UCC), was implemented as a precautionary measure aimed at safeguarding public order and national security ahead of the January 15 general elections. Authorities maintained that the move was in line with efforts to ensure a calm and orderly electoral process.

Connectivity was restored a few hours after the Electoral Commission officially announced the results of the presidential race, signaling a return to normalcy as the country transitioned from voting to post-election engagement.

President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni was declared the winner of the presidential election, securing 71.65 percent of the vote approximately 7.9 million ballots while his closest challenger, Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu (Bobi Wine), garnered 24.72 percent, translating to about 2.7 million votes.

With internet services now fully operational, Ugandans across the country have resumed online activity, engaging in discussions about the elections, governance, business, and everyday social interactions. The restoration has been welcomed by businesses, media houses, digital entrepreneurs, and citizens who rely on online platforms for communication and commerce.

The reopening of digital space marks an important step in Uganda’s post-election recovery, allowing citizens to freely exchange views and reconnect with the global community as the nation moves forward following a decisive electoral outcome.