Uganda’s Minister of State for Youth and Children Affairs, Balaam Barugahara, has shared surprising news about the recent internet blackout. According to him, his friends in Mombasa told him that a ship passing through the ocean accidentally cut undersea internet cables.
This accident has caused major internet problems in Uganda and other East African countries. Many people have been struggling to access websites, social media, and online services. Businesses, schools, and even hospitals have been affected. Some banks and mobile money services have also slowed down.
Undersea cables are very important. They carry most of the internet traffic between countries. These cables lie deep in the ocean and are not easy to repair. When one is damaged, it can take days or even weeks to fix.
Barugahara’s message has caused a lot of talk online. People are asking how such a serious thing could happen. Some are calling for better protection of these cables to stop this from happening again.
Repair teams are now working to fix the problem. Experts say it may take internet problems in Uganda and other East African countries. Many people have some time before the internet is been struggling to access websites fully back to normal.
In the meantime, social media, and online services. Businesses, schools, and even hospitals have been affected. Some banks and mobile money services have also slowed down.
It’s a reminder of how internet wisely much we all depend and avoid heavy downloads or streaming.
By Newsmedia