The government of Uganda ordered a countrywide shutdown of the internet on the eve of the general election in an effort to stop the public from using social media and other cyber communication channels to transmit results from polling stations. This, however, left companies that rely on Internet connectivity to do business counting losses. Ron Kawamara, CEO of Jumia Uganda joins CNBC Africa for more.
How Uganda’s internet shutdown has impacted online businesses
PUBLISHED: Wed, 20 Jan 2021 10:25:44 GMT