Reason Why Uganda Communications Commission Shut Down Social Media Networks In Uganda. #UgandaDecides

As Uganda decides on election day 18th February, access to online services such as social media and mobile money transfer services were shut down across the nation "for security reasons".

Uganda’s communications regulator said it blocked some social-media platforms to stop further campaigning during presidential elections in the East African nation.

Opposition candidates were asking supporters to use VPNs to access social media after government shutdown for 'security reasons'