Muhoozi Kainerugaba

A meeting was held between Uganda's Chief of Defence Forces, Muhoozi Kainerugaba, National Media Group's new owner Rostam Azizi, and journalist Andrew Mwenda to discuss the closure and possible reopening of Daily Monitor and NTV Uganda.

Uganda's army chief, Muhoozi Kainerugaba, has shut down major independent media outlets, prompting Amnesty to urge the country to stop press harassment. Analysts view this as part of an expanding press crackdown and a potential power shift.

Uganda’s military leader Muhoozi Kainerugaba ordered the closure of two major media outlets owned by Nation Media Group, stating they would only reopen with his permission. The move, described as a 'deeply troubling escalation' by the Committee to Protect Journalists, follows recent arrests of politicians and activists and highlights fragile press freedoms across Africa.

Uganda's military chief Muhoozi Kainerugaba ordered the shutdown of media outlets, stating he does not 'believe in a free press.' He is the son of President Yoweri Museveni, who has maintained power for decades.

Uganda's army chief, Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba, ordered the closure of Daily Monitor and NTV, part of Nation Media Group, asserting his authority to shut down media outlets. He warned all Ugandan media must 'follow the rules' and cited power granted by his father, President Yoweri Museveni.

Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba, Chief of Defence Forces, requested the court to dismiss Kizza Besigye's application alleging death threats, arguing the claims are speculative and based on hearsay. Besigye, an opposition politician, filed the application against Muhoozi.