Uganda's leading media outlets shut down by army chief
Summary
Uganda's army chief, General Muhoozi Kainerugaba, who is the son of President Yoweri Museveni, ordered the closure of major independent media outlets including TV stations and newspapers. Armed soldiers blocked access to these media offices in the capital, and the general declared that all media must follow government rules.Key Facts
- General Muhoozi Kainerugaba is the army chief and son of President Museveni.
- The Nation Media Group outlets such as Daily Monitor, NTV, and Spark TV were shut down and taken off air.
- Soldiers were stationed outside media headquarters in Kampala to enforce the closure.
- Gen Kainerugaba stated he does not believe in a free press and that media should be controlled by the government.
- President Museveni has been in power for about 40 years and recently won his seventh term.
- Opposition and human rights groups accuse the government of repressing independent voices.
- Previous crackdowns on media include forced closures and police raids over critical reporting.
- The National Broadcasters Association says the shutdown violates Uganda’s constitution.
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