When questioned about the prolonged shutdown of the social media platform, Museveni explained that the decision to block Facebook stemmed from concerns over misuse by certain users.
He noted that the platform had been misused in ways that led the Ugandan government to take the action of shutting it down.
“We closed Facebook five years ago after certain individuals were misusing it. If the behavior improves, we could consider reopening it,” Museveni stated.
The president’s remarks shed light on the government’s stance regarding the use of social media and the challenges they’ve faced in balancing regulation and access.
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During the interview, President Museveni also touched on another important issue: the cost of internet services in Uganda. He acknowledged that internet access remains expensive for many Ugandans and discussed potential alternatives to traditional fiber-optic connections.
One such alternative, according to the president, could be Elon Musk’s Starlink satellite internet service. Museveni expressed interest in exploring the option if it could provide more affordable connectivity compared to existing underground fiber infrastructure.
“If Starlink can provide cheaper digital connections than the current fiber networks, we would be open to considering it,” he remarked.
As Uganda continues to navigate its digital future, the conversation around social media regulation and internet accessibility remains a critical issue, one that is sure to evolve in the coming years.
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