Nation Media Group
Coverage of Nation Media Group in the Nexus archive.
- Uganda orders closure of two major media outlets
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: Museveni to Decide Fate of NMG Outlets After Talks With UK, Europe Allies - Muhoozi
Uganda's military chief General Muhoozi Kainerugaba states President Yoweri Museveni will decide on reopening Nation Media Group (NMG) outlets currently off air in Uganda after discussions with UK and European allies.
- Uganda: UCC Seeks 'Verified Information' After Shutdown of NMG Outlets in Uganda
The Uganda Communications Commission (UCC) is seeking verified information about the shutdown of Nation Media Group (NMG) outlets in Uganda, following reports of a security raid allegedly sanctioned by General Muhoozi Kainerugaba, son of President Yoweri Museveni.
- Ugandan army chief orders the closure of a major news platform
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.
- Ugandan army chief orders the closure of a major news platform
Ugandan army chief Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba ordered the closure of Daily Monitor and NTV, both part of Nation Media Group, asserting his authority to shut down media outlets. He warned that all Ugandan media must 'follow the rules' and cited power granted by his father, President Yoweri Museveni.
- Ugandan army chief orders the closure of a major news platform
Ugandan army chief Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba ordered the closure of the Daily Monitor newspaper and NTV broadcaster, both part of Nation Media Group. He asserted authority to shut down media outlets since 2017, claiming power granted by his father, President Yoweri Museveni, and warned all media must 'follow the rules.'
- Ugandan army chief orders the closure of a major news platform
The Ugandan army chief ordered the closure of Daily Monitor and NTV, both part of Nation Media Group, asserting authority to shut down media outlets. He stated all media must 'follow the rules' and confirmed targeting six publishing and broadcasting outlets. The National Association of Broadcasters expressed concern over the impact on the media ecosystem.