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POST STREAM 50% of Ugandans connected to the internet- UCC Roger Bambino - January 8, 2021 For the first time that total Internet subscriptions in Uganda have crossed the 20 million mark, suggesting that nearly one in every two Ugandans... Apps & Software Tunga launches new e-learning platform for software developers in Africa Farooq Gessa Mousal - January 8, 2021 Worldwide, working remotely is the new normal. Just like Andela Tunga connects African Software developers in Africa, working remotely with Europe and USA clients. With... POST STREAM MultiChoice Uganda slashes 2021 decoder prices Techjaja Staff - January 7, 2021 MultiChoice Uganda has today unveiled a 2021 offer on its DStv decoder packages which will now go for as low as UGX 99,000 and... Business WhatsApp Accounts that don't Agree to Share Data with Facebook to be deleted Techjaja Staff - January 6, 2021 The Facebook-owned messaging service Whatsapp is alerting users of an update to its terms of service and privacy policy that's expected to go into... * FUSED UP + AllGirls Off-sideGizmo CrashLong FormTips and Tricks Business Understanding Premium Economy: Almost first class but still economy Roger Bambino - January 4, 2021 For frequent fliers out there, when reserving a flight you are only limited to Premium, Business or First Class. Emirates is now taking its... Long Form Gifting Club Pyramid schemes rock the internet in Uganda Farooq Gessa Mousal - December 31, 2020 Remember Telexfree and other similar Ponzi schemes that became popular and several Ugandans lost millions of shilling way back 2014? There is a new... Android The top 6 smartphone brands used in Uganda Roger Bambino - December 28, 2020 Have you ever wondered why there are commonly used smartphone brands used in Uganda? It sometimes comes down to cost, brand loyalty, advertisement, or... Business Timeline: MTN Uganda's 2020 year in review Roger Bambino - December 19, 2020 What a year 2020 has been, Uganda's telecom giant has been through a roller-coaster of activities from the selling of tower assets, supporting the... Long Form How the Roku HD Streaming device works: All you need to know Roger Bambino - November 30, 2020 Just like Google Chrome, the Roku HD streaming device makes it easy and affordable to watch your favorite TV. These streaming devices are like... * T-CULTURE + AllGamingMusicTVWeb & Social Apps & Software Here is how WhatsApp Ads look like- and there is a catch Techjaja Staff - January 8, 2021 Big changes have come to WhatsApp, the long-awaited ads in the popular messaging app are here. The ads look to be intrusive and in... POST STREAM MultiChoice Uganda slashes 2021 decoder prices Techjaja Staff - January 7, 2021 MultiChoice Uganda has today unveiled a 2021 offer on its DStv decoder packages which will now go for as low as UGX 99,000 and... Business WhatsApp Accounts that don't Agree to Share Data with Facebook to be deleted Techjaja Staff - January 6, 2021 The Facebook-owned messaging service Whatsapp is alerting users of an update to its terms of service and privacy policy that's expected to go into... POST STREAM Quibi's content should find a new home at Roku Techjaja Staff - January 4, 2021 Quibi crashed and burnt last year, the mobile first streaming services is reportedly in final negotiations to sell the rights to its content library... Long Form Gifting Club Pyramid schemes rock the internet in Uganda Farooq Gessa Mousal - December 31, 2020 Remember Telexfree and other similar Ponzi schemes that became popular and several Ugandans lost millions of shilling way back 2014? There is a new... * REVIEWS + AllAppsCamerasCellphonesRouters & MIFI Android The Infinix Hot 10 Review: Incredibly Hot For The Price Techjaja Staff - November 3, 2020 The Infinix Hot 10 is one of the devices that represent the advancement in the mobile and smartphone industries. Being a mid-range device, and... Cameras The Tecno Camon 16 Premier's cameras show off their prowess in these sample images Roger Bambino - October 27, 2020 It's difficult to recommend a Tecno phone to the iPhone and Samsung users of this world since the Chinese tech giant is mainly bought... Cameras Breaking down TECNO's new Camon 16 Premier camera system Roger Bambino - October 26, 2020 Tecno Mobile has just announced its Camon 16 series, and its Premier flagship has introduced a dizzying amount of camera tech scattered amongst new... Mobile TECNO HiPods H2 Wireless Earbuds: Surprisingly Good For The Price Remmegious Ssewankambo - October 17, 2020 As the Camon 15 launch came and went, something came along it, that being the TECNO HiPods 2. The HiPods H2 mark the brands... Apps Getting Started with Streaming on Showmax September 14, 2020 Simply put, Showmax is Multichoice's answer to Netflix and it has been around since 2016. Recently, it took things a notch higher with the... * VIDEO * PODCAST * TELECOMS + Android Govt blocks Google Playstore, Apple AppStore, and YouTube Techjaja Staff - January 9, 2021 The government through the Uganda Communications Commission (UCC) has reportedly requested all major telecom companies to block access to the iOS AppStore, Google PlayStore,... POST STREAM 50% of Ugandans connected to the internet- UCC Roger Bambino - January 8, 2021 For the first time that total Internet subscriptions in Uganda have crossed the 20 million mark, suggesting that nearly one in every two Ugandans... Business A new list of all authorized FM Radio stations in Uganda Victor Tinka - December 26, 2020 The Uganda Communication Commission (UCC) the regulator in the communication sector of Uganda has unveiled a list of all radio stations that must be... Apps & Software Ayoba receives Africa Digital Award for Best Mobile Application Techjaja Staff - December 22, 2020 African-centric messaging app Ayoba has been awarded the Africa Digital Award for Best Mobile Application. The Awards were held by the Africa Digital Festival... Business Timeline: MTN Uganda's 2020 year in review Roger Bambino - December 19, 2020 What a year 2020 has been, Uganda's telecom giant has been through a roller-coaster of activities from the selling of tower assets, supporting the... Business MTN Uganda and Ubunifu unveil new program to skill the youth Techjaja Staff - December 8, 2020 In yet another exciting initiative, the MTN Foundation Uganda has launched its Youth Empowerment skilling program under foundation arm of youth empowerment that is... * MORE + STORE + BUSINESS + NEWSLETTER + YOUBLOG TECHJAJATECHJAJATECHNOLOGY WITH AN AFRICAN SPICE * TECH + Android Govt blocks Google Playstore, Apple AppStore, and YouTube Techjaja Staff - January 9, 2021 The government through the Uganda Communications Commission (UCC) has reportedly requested all major telecom companies to block access to the iOS AppStore, Google PlayStore,... Apps & Software Here is how WhatsApp Ads look like- and there is a catch Techjaja Staff - January 8, 2021 Big changes have come to WhatsApp, the long-awaited ads in the popular messaging app are here. The ads look to be intrusive and in... POST STREAM 50% of Ugandans connected to the internet- UCC Roger Bambino - January 8, 2021 For the first time that total Internet subscriptions in Uganda have crossed the 20 million mark, suggesting that nearly one in every two Ugandans... Apps & Software Tunga launches new e-learning platform for software developers in Africa Farooq Gessa Mousal - January 8, 2021 Worldwide, working remotely is the new normal. Just like Andela Tunga connects African Software developers in Africa, working remotely with Europe and USA clients. With... POST STREAM MultiChoice Uganda slashes 2021 decoder prices Techjaja Staff - January 7, 2021 MultiChoice Uganda has today unveiled a 2021 offer on its DStv decoder packages which will now go for as low as UGX 99,000 and... Business WhatsApp Accounts that don't Agree to Share Data with Facebook to be deleted Techjaja Staff - January 6, 2021 The Facebook-owned messaging service Whatsapp is alerting users of an update to its terms of service and privacy policy that's expected to go into... * FUSED UP + AllGirls Off-sideGizmo CrashLong FormTips and Tricks Business Understanding Premium Economy: Almost first class but still economy Roger Bambino - January 4, 2021 For frequent fliers out there, when reserving a flight you are only limited to Premium, Business or First Class. Emirates is now taking its... Long Form Gifting Club Pyramid schemes rock the internet in Uganda Farooq Gessa Mousal - December 31, 2020 Remember Telexfree and other similar Ponzi schemes that became popular and several Ugandans lost millions of shilling way back 2014? There is a new... Android The top 6 smartphone brands used in Uganda Roger Bambino - December 28, 2020 Have you ever wondered why there are commonly used smartphone brands used in Uganda? It sometimes comes down to cost, brand loyalty, advertisement, or... Business Timeline: MTN Uganda's 2020 year in review Roger Bambino - December 19, 2020 What a year 2020 has been, Uganda's telecom giant has been through a roller-coaster of activities from the selling of tower assets, supporting the... Long Form How the Roku HD Streaming device works: All you need to know Roger Bambino - November 30, 2020 Just like Google Chrome, the Roku HD streaming device makes it easy and affordable to watch your favorite TV. These streaming devices are like... * T-CULTURE + AllGamingMusicTVWeb & Social Apps & Software Here is how WhatsApp Ads look like- and there is a catch Techjaja Staff - January 8, 2021 Big changes have come to WhatsApp, the long-awaited ads in the popular messaging app are here. The ads look to be intrusive and in... POST STREAM MultiChoice Uganda slashes 2021 decoder prices Techjaja Staff - January 7, 2021 MultiChoice Uganda has today unveiled a 2021 offer on its DStv decoder packages which will now go for as low as UGX 99,000 and... Business WhatsApp Accounts that don't Agree to Share Data with Facebook to be deleted Techjaja Staff - January 6, 2021 The Facebook-owned messaging service Whatsapp is alerting users of an update to its terms of service and privacy policy that's expected to go into... POST STREAM Quibi's content should find a new home at Roku Techjaja Staff - January 4, 2021 Quibi crashed and burnt last year, the mobile first streaming services is reportedly in final negotiations to sell the rights to its content library... Long Form Gifting Club Pyramid schemes rock the internet in Uganda Farooq Gessa Mousal - December 31, 2020 Remember Telexfree and other similar Ponzi schemes that became popular and several Ugandans lost millions of shilling way back 2014? There is a new... * REVIEWS + AllAppsCamerasCellphonesRouters & MIFI Android The Infinix Hot 10 Review: Incredibly Hot For The Price Techjaja Staff - November 3, 2020 The Infinix Hot 10 is one of the devices that represent the advancement in the mobile and smartphone industries. Being a mid-range device, and... Cameras The Tecno Camon 16 Premier's cameras show off their prowess in these sample images Roger Bambino - October 27, 2020 It's difficult to recommend a Tecno phone to the iPhone and Samsung users of this world since the Chinese tech giant is mainly bought... Cameras Breaking down TECNO's new Camon 16 Premier camera system Roger Bambino - October 26, 2020 Tecno Mobile has just announced its Camon 16 series, and its Premier flagship has introduced a dizzying amount of camera tech scattered amongst new... Mobile TECNO HiPods H2 Wireless Earbuds: Surprisingly Good For The Price Remmegious Ssewankambo - October 17, 2020 As the Camon 15 launch came and went, something came along it, that being the TECNO HiPods 2. The HiPods H2 mark the brands... Apps Getting Started with Streaming on Showmax September 14, 2020 Simply put, Showmax is Multichoice's answer to Netflix and it has been around since 2016. Recently, it took things a notch higher with the... * VIDEO * PODCAST * TELECOMS + Android Govt blocks Google Playstore, Apple AppStore, and YouTube Techjaja Staff - January 9, 2021 The government through the Uganda Communications Commission (UCC) has reportedly requested all major telecom companies to block access to the iOS AppStore, Google PlayStore,... POST STREAM 50% of Ugandans connected to the internet- UCC Roger Bambino - January 8, 2021 For the first time that total Internet subscriptions in Uganda have crossed the 20 million mark, suggesting that nearly one in every two Ugandans... Business A new list of all authorized FM Radio stations in Uganda Victor Tinka - December 26, 2020 The Uganda Communication Commission (UCC) the regulator in the communication sector of Uganda has unveiled a list of all radio stations that must be... Apps & Software Ayoba receives Africa Digital Award for Best Mobile Application Techjaja Staff - December 22, 2020 African-centric messaging app Ayoba has been awarded the Africa Digital Award for Best Mobile Application. The Awards were held by the Africa Digital Festival... Business Timeline: MTN Uganda's 2020 year in review Roger Bambino - December 19, 2020 What a year 2020 has been, Uganda's telecom giant has been through a roller-coaster of activities from the selling of tower assets, supporting the... Business MTN Uganda and Ubunifu unveil new program to skill the youth Techjaja Staff - December 8, 2020 In yet another exciting initiative, the MTN Foundation Uganda has launched its Youth Empowerment skilling program under foundation arm of youth empowerment that is... * MORE + STORE + BUSINESS + NEWSLETTER + YOUBLOG [ ]Search Govt blocks Google Playstore, Apple AppStore, and YouTube [b7c1c0647546] By Techjaja Staff - January 9, 2021 Facebook Twitter WhatsApp Telegram ReddIt Email UCC govt blocks app stores and youtube Join Techjaja on telegram The government through the Uganda Communications Commission (UCC) has reportedly requested all major telecom companies to block access to the iOS AppStore, Google PlayStore, and YouTube. This comes at a time when the country prepares to go into elections on the 14th of January next week. - Advertisement - [INS::INS] On 18th February 2016, Ugandans woke up to the harsh reality that they had been cut off from utilizing all social media platforms like Facebook, Twitter, and WhatsApp- it was just a matter of time for the same for something similar to happen again and looks like it is just the first phase of apps that will be blocked. The Minister of Defense, Adolf Mwesigye, and his Internal Affairs Counterpart General Abubakar Jeje Odongo told the press in Kampala yesterday that they are working to see how best they can manage social media. "We are now having a challenge of citizen journalism. Social media propaganda is certainly not in the best interest of this country's security. We are looking for a way of dealing with it." he said. - Advertisement - [Roke-July-] Last last year, UCC wrote to Google requesting them to block certain YouTube channels that were reportedly a threat to national security. In the letter to Google, the govt claimed that these channels contain extremist or anarchic messages including messages likely to incite violence against sections of the public on account of their tribe and political opinions. Since the response from Google to UCC never yielded the response that the govt was expecting, they have now resorted to blocking the entire platform from being access by Ugandans as the election date draws near. The ban seems to only affect users of the two biggest mobile networks (Airtel and MTN). Apps store users are unable to install or update apps and this comes after the National Unity Platform (NUP) recently launched a new election monitoring app called UVote app. While iOS users seem stuck due to the tight eco-system Apple runs, Android users have resorted to sideloading APKs of the latest versions of the apps they need. The solution to this mess is the use of the same old VPN technology. - Advertisement - [INS::INS] ALSO READ: Why any war on VPNs is one the Ugandan government can't win Here is the thing about VPNs- Internet Service Providers (ISPs) cannot "see" the connection to the sites you're visiting. The ability of the government or attacker to spy, intercept, attack, or steal information stops at the VPN. 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