Uganda’s Nation Media Issues Way Forward After Military Raid
NTV Uganda has transferred its activities to internet platforms following a military attack on its Kampala premises early Sunday, June 28, 2026.
In a notice on June 28 from Nation Media Group Uganda (NMG-U), the broadcaster, along with its sister stations, confirmed it will continue to keep audiences informed online even while its physical facilities remain unavailable.
NMG-U verified the outage and assured its readers, viewers, and listeners that digital coverage will continue as the situation progressed.
“The raid, carried out at about 1:00 am on Sunday, June 28, resulted in electricity disconnection and disruption of normal operations across our platforms on radio, TV and newspapers,” stated NMG-U.
📌 pic.twitter.com/KZQQC1W5pQ— NTV UGANDA (@ntvuganda) June 28, 2026
“While our offices are closed, we will continue to keep you engaged and informed through our digital platforms.”
The raid began around 1:00 a.m., with armed security forces descending on the group’s premises in Plots 29/35, 8th Street, Industrial Area in Namuwongo, Kampala.
A second NMG location at the Kampala Serena International Conference Center was also locked down during the same overnight operation.
Electricity was cut off at both premises, bringing radio, TV, and newspaper operations to a sudden standstill.
The military operation was ordered by General Muhoozi Kainerugaba, Uganda’s Chief of Defence Forces and son of President Yoweri Museveni, who publicly announced the crackdown on social media.
Television stations NTV Uganda and Spark TV went dark, showing unavailable screens, while The Daily Monitor newspaper and radio stations 93.3 KFM and 90.4 Dembe FM also went completely silent.
Muhoozi declared the stations would remain shut until they received his personal permission to reopen, stating that all negative stories about Uganda must first be cleared through his office.
“In Uganda, I do not believe in a free press. From now on, ALL bad stories about Uganda have to be cleared by my office!” declared Gen. Muhoozi.
He also said his father, 81-year-old President Yoweri Museveni, had fully approved the shutdown plan, signalling the move carried the highest level of political backing.
I have the power in Uganda to shut down ANY media house I want to. I have had this power since 2017. This power was given to me by my great father President @KagutaMuseveni . NTV and Daily Monitor are learning about it today.— Muhoozi Kainerugaba (@mkainerugaba) June 28, 2026
“I have the power in Uganda to shut down ANY media house I want to. I have had this power since 2017,” stated Muhoozi.
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“This power was given to me by my great father, President Kaguta Museveni. NTV and Daily Monitor are learning about it today.”
The crackdown is the latest and most drastic escalation in a broader assault on independent media following Uganda’s 10th general election, during which NTV Uganda reporters had already been barred from entering Parliament.
Hello, our Managing Director, @SueNsibirwa, has not been abducted. We thank you for your continued support. https://t.co/k2Ya7eqDqU— NTV UGANDA (@ntvuganda) June 28, 2026
Uganda Media Outlets Shutdown:
NTV Uganda and Spark TV shut down after a night raid
NMG’s daily monitor has also been closed
Uganda Chief of Defence Muhoozi gave the orders
Muhoozi: I do not believe in a free press
Opposition & human rights groups condemn crackdown… pic.twitter.com/i6lRzfceLA— Citizen TV Kenya (@citizentvkenya) June 28, 2026
This also follows a longer pattern of press restrictions, including the banning of NMG journalists from the presidential press gallery.
They also removed Kenya’s KTN News from local satellite feeds, including the ban on the sale of its newspaper, The Standard, in the country.
Uganda ranks 143rd out of 180 countries in the Reporters Without Borders (RSF) World Press Freedom Index.
This places Uganda in the “very serious” category for journalists, who often face challenges like intimidation and state interference in their daily work.
Uganda’s Nation Media Issues Way Forward After Military Raid
