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Uganda army chief shuts down media group amid widespread curb on ... - RFI Uganda Uganda army chief shuts down media group amid widespread curb on free speech Uganda's leading independent media group said it was under "military siege" on Sunday after the army chief ordered the shutdown of its newspapers, TV station and radio outlets. This comes amid a widespread crackdown on free speech, initiated by President Yoweri Museveni's son. Issued on: 28/06/2026 - 11:34 2 min Reading time Muhoozi Kainerugaba, son of President Yoweri Museveni and Uganda's Chief of Defence Forces, inspects a military parade at the Kololo Ceremonial Grounds in Kampala on 12 May, 2026. AFP - BADRU KATUMBA By: RFI Advertising Read more Muhoozi Kainerugaba, the head of Uganda's military and President Yoweri Museveni 's son, has asserted growing control in recent months, ordering the arrests of politicians, activists and now a media shutdown. "NTV and Moniter (sic) are being shut down from today!" Kainerugaba wrote on social media platform X, referring to NTV Uganda and the Daily Monitor, both part of the Nation Media Group. "In Uganda , I DO NOT believe in a free press! The press should be guided by cadr…

Uganda: NUP Condemns Military Siege of NMG Outlets As Attack On Press Freedom [Nile Post] The National Unity Platform (NUP) has strongly condemned the military's closure and continued siege of media outlets operated by Nation Media Group Uganda, describing the action as an attack on press freedom and citizens' constitutional right to access information.

Uganda's military chief orders shutdown of two major media outlets Muhoozi Kainerugaba, pictured last month, has ordered the shutdown of two major media outlets. Badru Katumba/AFP/Getty Images Africa Media Human rights See all topics Facebook Tweet Email Link Threads Link Copied! Follow Reuters — Uganda’s military chief, who is also the president’s son, said on Sunday he had ordered the closure of two leading media outlets, declaring that he did “not believe in a free press.” Muhoozi Kainerugaba said the Daily Monitor – Uganda’s largest independent daily newspaper – and NTV Uganda, one of the country’s largest private broadcasters, would “not re-open without my permission.” “In Uganda, I do not believe in a free press! The press should be guided by cadres of the revolution,” Kainerugaba wrote in a series of posts on the X platform. He did not give specific reasons for closing the media outlets, both of which are owned by Nation Media Group (NMG) NMG.NR, a media conglomerate headquartered in Kenya and listed on the Nairobi stock exchange. The Daily Monitor reported on Sunday that military personnel had been deployed at NMG’s premises in the capital, Kampala, and that staff were bei…

Uganda: Uganda Military Chief Orders Nation Media Group Shutdowns, Threatens Managing Director Susan Nsibirwa [CPJ] New York -- The Committee to Protect Journalists calls for Ugandan authorities to swiftly and unreservedly remove security forces from the premises of the privately owned Nation Media Group-Uganda (NMG-U), permit the company to operate freely, and ensure Managing Director Susan Nsibirwa can work without concern that she may be arrested or attacked.

Uganda: Democratic Front Demands Immediate Reopening of NMG [Nile Post] The Democratic Front (DF) has strongly condemned the military raid and closure of Nation Media Group (NMG) Uganda media outlets, describing the action as a violation of constitutional guarantees on freedom of expression and press freedom.

Uganda: NMG Says Power Was Cut Off to Disrupt Operations [Nile Post] Nation Media Group Uganda (NMG-U) has said an overnight military operation at its premises in Namuwongo and the Kampala Serena International Conference Centre disrupted its television, radio and newspaper operations after the facilities were rendered inaccessible and electricity was disconnected.

Uganda's Army Chief Shuts Down Independent Media Soldiers surrounded Uganda’s largest independent newsroom before dawn on Sunday, cutting power to its studios and sealing every exit. By morning, the man who ordered it, Chief of Defence Forces Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba, had moved from shutting down television stations to hunting an executive by name. Soldiers Surround The Newsroom Overnight Security personnel deployed shortly after midnight at the Nation Media Group Uganda offices in Namuwongo and at the Kampala Serena Hotel, where the broadcaster’s studios sit. Staff who tried to report for work found the gates blocked. By 5am, NTV Uganda and Spark TV had gone dark, replaced by a blank screen reading video unavailable. Dembe FM and KFM briefly dropped off air too. The Daily Monitor newspaper’s headquarters remained under armed guard through the morning, soldiers stationed at every entrance. The siege followed hours of warnings posted directly by Kainerugaba on X. “NTV and Moniter are being shut down from today!” he wrote shortly after 1am, misspelling the paper’s name. He followed with a second post making the terms plain: “Both NTV and Moniter will not re-open without my permission…

Uganda: UCC Seeks 'Verified Information' After Shutdown of NMG Outlets in Uganda [Capital FM] Nairobi -- The Uganda Communications Commission (UCC) says it is seeking "verified information" regarding the shutdown of Nation Media Group (NMG) outlets in Uganda following reports of a security raid allegedly sanctioned by General Muhoozi Kainerugaba, the son of President Yoweri Museveni.

Uganda: It Is Either Press Freedom or Nothing [Nile Post] I was scrolling through X when I came across a viral post showing a meeting held on June 30, 2026, between National Media Group's new owner, Rostam Azizi, Uganda's Chief of Defence Forces, Muhoozi Kainerugaba, and veteran journalist Andrew Mwenda at the Special Forces Command headquarters in Entebbe. Reports suggested that the meeting focused on the closure and possible reopening of Daily Monitor and NTV Uganda.

Uganda: Uganda Army Chief Shuts Down Media Group Amid Widespread Curb On Free Speech [RFI] Uganda's leading independent media group said it was under "military siege" on Sunday after the army chief ordered the shutdown of its newspapers, TV station and radio outlets. This comes amid a widespread crackdown on free speech, initiated by President Yoweri Museveni's son.

Ugandan army chief orders the closure of a major news platform FILE - Lt. Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba, son of Uganda's President Yoweri Museveni, attends a "thanksgiving" ceremony in Entebbe, Uganda late Saturday, May 7, 2022. Hajarah Nalwadda/AP Photo/Hajarah Nalwadda KAMPALA, Uganda (AP) — The offices of a major news organization in Uganda were shut down on the orders of the military chief, who warned Sunday that all media “will follow the rules" while asserting his authority as the East African country's de facto ruler. Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba, the eldest son of President Yoweri Museveni, has served as the top military commander since 2024. In recent days, after Museveni was sworn in for a seventh consecutive term, Kainerugaba has strengthened his grip with a series of directives and orders usually reserved for the head of state. Advertisement Article continues below this ad Soldiers were deployed outside the Kampala offices of the Daily Monitor newspaper early Sunday. The paper is part of the Nation Media Group of companies whose headquarters is in Nairobi, the Kenyan capital. “I have the power in Uganda to shut down ANY media house I want to,” Kainerugaba wrote on X, his prefer…

Uganda moves to censor the media ahead of its presidential elections Uganda has begun putting measures in place ahead of its presidential elections, including the regulation of the media. Uganda moves to censor the media ahead of its presidential elections The Ugandan government is implementing strict media regulations in preparation for its upcoming presidential election. Live broadcasting of protests, deemed unlawful by authorities, is prohibited under new policies to prevent potential social unrest. The administration, led by President Yoweri Museveni for over 40 years, characterizes opposition protests as riots. Critics, including opposition figures and international observers, claim these measures infringe on democratic principles and restrain free expression. ADVERTISEMENT Read Also lifestyle Nigeria promises to take action against the South African police for the murder of its citizens lifestyle Africa's most powerful military inaugurates a new military HQ with a US-inspired twist lifestyle Two African warships are set to share the spotlight with the world's strongest navy On Monday, the Ugandan government revealed that it is placing a ban on the live broadcasting of what i…

Uganda: Uganda - Military Storming and Forced Shutdown of Uganda's Leading Independent Media Is Illegal [IFJ] The Federation of African Journalists (FAJ) condemns in the strongest terms possible, this naked act of aggression and attack on media freedom and calls for the immediate reopening of these media houses and allow journalists and media workers to continue their work without any form of harassment and intimidation.

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Museveni's son shuts Ugandan media outlets, says 'I don ... - TheCable Muhoozi Kainerugaba, Uganda’s chief of defence forces and son of President Yoweri Museveni, has ordered the closure of NTV Uganda, Spark TV and Daily Monitor. The affected media outlets, owned by Nation Media Group (NMG), were forced to stop airing on Sunday after a crackdown by security forces. According toDaily Monitor, the crackdown began shortly after midnight at the NMG premises, and that its staff reported that “no one was being allowed to enter or leave the compound”. Though no reasons were given for the closure of the outlets, Daily Monitor said the crackdown comes amid a 2025 ban on NMG journalists from covering Museveni’s public events. Since the past week, Kainerugaba has made several threats on  X, the micro blogging platform, to shut down NTV and Daily Monitor, saying he was awaiting permission from his father. In a post made in the wake to clampdown, Kainerugaba said he does not believe in a free press in Uganda, and that the press should be  “guided by cadres of the revolution”. “I have the power in Uganda to shut down ANY media house I want to. I have had this power since 2017. This power …

Uganda: Opposition Raises Alarm Over Abductions, Media Closures [Nile Post] The Leader of the Opposition in Parliament, Joel Ssenyonyi, has accused the government of undermining the rule of law through alleged abductions, prolonged detentions without trial and the closure of media houses, warning that such actions threaten Uganda's constitutional democracy.

'Under siege': Uganda's army chief clamps down on the press Amnesty urges Uganda to end harassment after army chief, Muhoozi Kainerugaba, shut down major independent media outlets. Analysts see the move as part of a widening press crackdown and a looming power shift.

Ugandan army chief orders closure of key news media offices | AP News Lt. Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba, son of Uganda’s President Yoweri Museveni, attends a “thanksgiving” ceremony in Entebbe, Uganda late Saturday, May 7, 2022. (AP Photo/Hajarah Nalwadda, File) KAMPALA, Uganda (AP) — The offices of a major news organization in Uganda were shut down on the orders of the military chief, who warned Sunday that all media “will follow the rules” while asserting his authority as the East African country’s de facto ruler. Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba,the eldest son of President Yoweri Museveni, has served as the top military commander since 2024. In recent days, after Museveni was sworn in for a seventh consecutive term, Kainerugaba has strengthened his grip with a series of directives and orders usually reserved for the head of state. Soldiers were deployed outside the Kampala offices of the Daily Monitor newspaper early Sunday. The paper is part of the Nation Media Group of companies whose headquarters is in Nairobi, the Kenyan capital. “I have the power in Uganda to shut down ANY media house I want to,” Kainerugaba wrote on X, his preferred channel of communication. “I have had this power…

'I don't believe in a free press!' Uganda army chief Muhoozi shuts down ... ByDaily Monitor Kampala. NTV Uganda and Spark TV were forced off air by 5:00am local time on Sunday after an overnight security crackdown at Nation Media Group (NMG) Uganda premises in Namuwongo and Kampala Serena Hotel, following a shutdown order by first son and Chief of Defence Forces Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba against the media group's outlets. NTV Uganda and Spark TV viewers were met with blank screens displaying the message “video unavailable”, while uncertainty surrounded the operations of NMG's other platforms, including the Daily Monitor, which Gen Muhoozi had also targeted in his late-night declarations. The security operation began shortly after midnight, with personnel deployed at the NMG premises and staff reporting "that no one was being allowed to enter or leave the compound." The deployment followed a series of posts on X by Gen Muhoozi in which he declared that NTV Uganda and theDaily Monitorwould be shut down amid a long-term ban from covering his father, President Museveni. "NTV and Monitor are being shut down from today!" Gen Muhoozi wrote in a 1:07am post. Gen Muhoozi, who is well-k…

Uganda’s military chief orders shutdown of two media outlets The president&#039;s son said he did not believe in a free press as military personnel were deployed to the media offices.

Uganda detains 2,000 opposition supporters, kills 30 after disputed ... NAIROBI, Jan 23 (Reuters) – Uganda’s military chief said on Friday that authorities had detained 2,000 opposition supporters, killed 30 and were hunting for more following a disputed presidential election in which his father Yoweri Museveni, won a seventh term. Museveni, 81, who has led the East African nation for nearly four decades, was declared to have resoundingly defeated Bobi Wine, leader of the opposition National Unity Platform (NUP) party in the January 15 vote, held during an internet blackout. Wine, a former musician whose legal name is Robert Kyagulanyi, rejected the election result, alleging widespread irregularities including ballot stuffing, and went into hiding. In a series of overnight social media posts, military chief Muhoozi Kainerugaba, Museveni’s son, gave the first details of the arrests and killings of NUP supporters, describing them as hooligans and terrorists. “So far we have killed 30 NUP terrorists,” Kainerugaba said on X, without explaining the circumstances of the deaths. “Most NUP terrorist leaders are in hiding. We shall get them all,” he said in another post. The governmen…

Under Siege: The Struggles of Uganda's Independent Media Under Siege: The Struggles of Uganda’s Independent Media A newspaper Vendor – Image by The Daily Monitor KAMPALA, Uganda—In a small, dimly lit newsroom in the heart of Kampala, a team of journalists huddles around a computer, editing a story they hope will expose corruption within a government ministry. The air is tense; they know the risks. In Uganda, where press freedom is under constant threat, independent media outlets face mounting challenges—from legal harassment and intimidation to outright censorship. Uganda’s independent media has long been a beacon of hope in a region where authoritarian regimes often dominate the narrative. But in recent years, journalists and media organizations have found themselves under siege, battling a government that views critical reporting as a threat to its authority. A Shrinking Space for Free Press The decline of press freedom in Uganda is not new, but it has accelerated in recent years. According to Reporters Without Borders, Uganda ranks 132nd out of 180 countries in the 2023 World Press Freedom Index, a drop from previous years. The government, led by President Yoweri Museveni since…

Uganda army chief shuts down NTV Uganda and the Daily Monitor Audio By Vocalize Uganda's leading independent media group said it was under "military siege" on Sunday after the army chief ordered the shutdown of its newspapers, TV station and radio outlets. Muhoozi Kainerugaba, the head of Uganda's military and President Yoweri Museveni's son, has asserted growing control in recent months, ordering the arrests of politicians, activists and now a media shutdown. "NTV and Moniter (sic) are being shut down from today!" Kainerugaba wrote on X, referring to NTV Uganda and the Daily Monitor, both part of the Nation Media Group. "In Uganda, I DO NOT believe in a free press! The press should be guided by cadres of the revolution," he added. The Daily Monitor said on X that it was under "military siege", with armed soldiers on guard outside its offices in the capital Kampala. Its other outlets, including Dembe FM, Spark TV, KFM, and The East African, were also affected. "We've been shut down by the military at both NTV studios and offices...No one is allowed in or out. Those who worked last night were ordered to leave by the military," a senior NTV reporter told AFP on condition of a…

Uganda military chief shuts media outlets, slams 'free press' Muhoozi Kainerugaba said that he issued the order as he does not "believe in a free press." He is the son of President Yoweri Museveni, who has held his grip on power for decades.

Museveni Defends Security Crackdown, Backs Muhoozi's Call for ... Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba President Museveni on Saturday defended recent actions by Uganda’s security agencies and endorsed comments by Chief of Defence Forces Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba that the country’s media should be more “disciplined,” saying the measures were necessary to protect democracy and public order. In a nationally televised address, Museveni accused sections of the opposition of promoting violence, citing the 2020 riots, attacks on ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM) supporters and repeated threats to disrupt the country’s constitutional order. “The fascist tendencies among some elements of the opposition have for a long period provoked the patriots,” Museveni said. He referred to the 2020 unrest in which women wearing NRM colours were attacked and an unarmed policewoman assaulted, and criticised opposition slogans such as “Tugenda kwokya Kampala” (“We are going to burn Kampala”) and “Tajja Kulayira” (“He will not be sworn in”), which he said implied an intention to stop the inauguration of an elected president through violence rather than through the courts. “It is this undemocratic culture of som…

Uganda army chief shuts down leading independent media group Muhoozi Kainerugaba, the head of Uganda's military and President Yoweri Museveni's son, has asserted growing control in recent months, ordering the arrests of politicians, activists and now a media shutdown