UCC Warns Ugandans Against Using VPNs to Bypass Post-Election Social Media Restrictions
The Uganda Communications Commission (UCC) has issued a stern warning to the public against using virtual private networks (VPNs) or other tools to circumvent the ongoing temporary restrictions on social media platforms and over-the-top (OTT) messaging applications, following the partial restoration of public internet access on January 18, 2026. UCC Executive Director Nyombi Thembo delivered … Read more
