Access to social media platforms has been fully restored.
The development was announced by the Chief of Defence Forces, Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba, who is also the Senior Presidential Advisor on Special Operations.
"We are releasing all social media today. I thank all the great people of Uganda for their support and co-operation throughout this electoral season. You are truly the greatest people on earth and you give us all the courage to serve. Godbless you all," the CDF posted on X.
Telecom companies have also started notifying their customers.
"We are pleased to announce that complete Internet connectivity has been restored, including social media and messaging apps," Airtel Uganda posted on X. "You can now start using Internet including whatsapp, X( twitter ),TikTok"
The first phase of internet restoration began on Saturday, January 17, 2026, days after a government-ordered shutdown that started on Tuesday, January 13, 2026, ahead of the general election.
However, some internet services, including social media, could not be accessed without a VPN until today.
