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Museveni to Decide Fate of NMG Outlets After Talks With UK, Europe Allies - Muhoozi

From AllAfrica Uganda · () English

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  • Uganda's military chief, Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba, stated President Museveni will decide the fate of Nation Media Group (NMG) outlets shut down in Uganda.
  • Discussions are underway with UK and European allies regarding the potential reopening of NTV Uganda and Daily Monitor.
  • The shutdown has intensified debate over press freedom, with media advocates demanding clarity on the circumstances and conditions for resuming broadcasts.

Uganda's military chief, General Muhoozi Kainerugaba, has indicated that President Yoweri Museveni will make the final decision on a proposed agreement concerning the reopening of Nation Media Group (NMG) outlets that are currently off air in Uganda. Kainerugaba announced on X that ongoing discussions with allies in the United Kingdom and Europe are focused on the possible return of NTV Uganda and Daily Monitor to broadcasting.

"We shall take the results of these discussions to Mzee for final approval," Kainerugaba stated, referring to President Museveni. These remarks follow significant controversy surrounding the shutdown of several NMG media houses, including NTV Uganda, Spark TV, Dembe FM, and KFM. The stations ceased broadcasting after reports of a security operation allegedly linked to directives from Kainerugaba, drawing criticism from media freedom advocates and opposition figures.

As comrade Andrew Mwenda said, we are having discussions with our allies in the UK and Europe about re-opening both NTV and Daily Monitor.

— Muhoozi KainerugabaAnnouncing ongoing discussions with international allies regarding NMG outlets.

The Uganda Communications Commission (UCC) has stated it is seeking "verified information" about the shutdown. UCC Executive Director Nyombi Thembo confirmed that consultations with relevant government stakeholders are in progress and urged the public to remain calm while authorities establish the facts. This situation has fueled a broader debate about press freedom and the extent of state influence on independent media within Uganda.

Nation Media Group is recognized as one of East Africa's largest media conglomerates, with operations spanning television, radio, and digital news platforms across the region. Media rights groups are pressing for transparency regarding the shutdown's circumstances and the conditions under which these outlets might resume operations, highlighting concerns over the fate of journalists and broadcasters affected by the closures.

We shall take the results of these discussions to Mzee for final approval.

— Muhoozi KainerugabaReferring to President Museveni's role in the final decision.
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