Uganda PR Shift Communication Channels

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Uganda’s internet shutdown exposed corporate reliance on social media and pushed PR managers to use alternative channels. The Uganda Communications Commission ordered the blackout on January 13, 2026, ahead of national elections, cutting access to major platforms. As organisations struggled to distribute content, practitioners turned to email, SMS, phone calls, websites, events, mass media, and earned media, underscoring the need for diversified, owned communication channels.