Uganda army chief shuts down leading independent media group
Ugandan military chief Muhoozi Kainerugaba has ordered the shutdown of the Nation Media Group's outlets, including NTV and the Daily Monitor. The move is part of a broader crackdown on independent media and political dissent in the country.
Why it matters
The suppression of independent media in Uganda highlights growing concerns regarding authoritarianism and the consolidation of power by the Museveni family.
Uganda's leading independent media group said it was under "military siege" on Sunday (June 28, 2026) after the army chief ordered the shutdown of its newspapers, TV station and radio outlets.
The framing focuses on the suppression of press freedom and the authoritarian nature of the military leadership.
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