Uganda's military chief, General Muhoozi Kainerugaba, ordered the closure of two major media outlets in Uganda. According to multiple reports, armed personnel were deployed at Nation Media Group (NMG) headquarters in Kampala.
Key Takeaways
Uganda's military chief, General Muhoozi Kainerugaba, ordered the closure of two major media outlets, Daily Monitor and NTV Uganda. According to multiple reports, armed personnel were deployed at Nation Media Group headquarters in Kampala.
- Ugandan army chief orders shutdown of Daily Monitor and NTV Uganda
- Military personnel deployed at NMG offices in Kampala
- Kainerugaba asserts he has had the power to shut down media outlets since 2017
- National Association of Broadcasters expresses concern over the impact on media ecosystem
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▼Source Claims Check
1 Difference FoundAll 3 publishers report consistent facts across 2 key claims. 1 point of difference noted.
| Claim | Status | Reason | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kainerugaba's Authority To Shut Down Media | 1 Difference | Majority reports Kainerugaba's claim of having the power since 2017, while Al Jazeera cites his statement that it was granted by Museveni. | ▼ |
| Media Outlets Closed | Broad Agreement | Daily Monitor and NTV Uganda shut down | |
| Location Of Closure | Broad Agreement | NMG offices in Kampala |
Kainerugaba's Authority To Shut Down Media
▼Majority reports Kainerugaba's claim of having the power since 2017, while Al Jazeera cites his statement that it was granted by Museveni.
Media Outlets Closed
Broad AgreementDaily Monitor and NTV Uganda shut down
Location Of Closure
Broad AgreementNMG offices in Kampala
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The Daily Monitor and NTV Uganda, both owned by NMG, were shut down on Sunday. Kainerugaba stated that these outlets would not reopen without his permission. He asserted his authority as the de facto ruler of Uganda and declared that he does not believe in a free press, stating that media should be guided by cadres of the revolution.
Kainerugaba, who is also the president's son, has been touted as a possible successor to his aging father, President Yoweri Museveni. He claimed on X that he has had the power to shut down any media outlet since 2017, when it was granted by his father.
The National Association of Broadcasters expressed deep concern about this action and its impact on the media ecosystem. The Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF), Uganda Police Force, and Uganda Communications Commission (UCC) have yet to release a statement on the operation.
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