Facebook ban: A tit-for-tat media war and the untold story of Uganda’s unwanted guest.
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Uganda banned Zuckerberg’s Facebook prior to the January polls and it’s now close to 9 months since the ban was effected.

The ban came after the popular social media app had suspended some accounts associated with the ruling party – NRM for what it termed as coordinated inauthentic behaviour. It was more of a tit-for-tat game as the government reciprocated by banning Facebook and its sister media platforms.

Also read: Facebook blocked pro-NRM accounts ahead of 2021 elections for poor behavior

As other media platforms were later allowed to operate, Facebook continued to be banned in Uganda with allegations of its misuse by Ugandans.

The Minister for ICT Chris Baryomunsi says the government is in negotiations to reach an understanding with Facebook before the ban is lifted.

It is now close to 9 months ever since the ban was implemented but Ugandans still cling to Facebook and without doubt, it remains one of Uganda’s most used social media platforms.

Facebook users in Uganda still give views which views are read live on recognised broadcast media platforms but the government insists that the ban is still on.

Government officials(some) have as well been criticized for using Facebook and yet the ban hasn’t been lifted yet.

Read also: Patricia Kahill sheds light on the continuing Facebook ban

The knock at the door by Uganda’s unwanted guest remains unanswered but if the ban is still on, then who do broadcast media platforms publish for on the social media platform and who answers the Facebook polls that continue to be read during news bulletins.

Here is how to access Facebook in Uganda

To access Facebook, one needs a VPN and an active data connection. Turn on data and open the VPN app. click on connect and you are good to go.

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