In a series of posts on X, Gen. Muhoozi, the son of President Yoweri Museveni, wrote: “In Uganda, I DO NOT believe in a free press! The press should be guided by cadres of the revolution.” He further stated that NTV Uganda and the Daily Monitor “will not re-open without my permission,” escalating concerns over press freedom in the East African nation.

Shortly after the statements, security personnel were deployed to the premises of Nation Media Group Uganda, preventing staff from entering or leaving the compound. NTV Uganda, Spark TV, and several affiliated radio stations were taken off the air, while operations at the Daily Monitor were also disrupted.

The closures have drawn widespread criticism from journalists, media organizations, and human rights advocates, who described the move as one of the most serious attacks on independent journalism in Uganda in recent years.

The developments come at a politically sensitive time following President Museveni’s latest inauguration and amid growing speculation that Gen. Muhoozi is positioning himself as his father’s eventual successor.

Political analysts say the military chief has become increasingly influential in Uganda’s political landscape through a series of controversial public statements and actions that have fueled debate about the future of governance in the country.

Opposition figures, press freedom organizations, and civil society groups have condemned the shutdowns, warning that restricting independent media undermines democratic accountability and the public’s right to access information.

Uganda has long faced criticism from international watchdogs over the treatment of journalists, opposition politicians, and civil society activists, with concerns that civic space has continued to shrink in recent years.

The latest crackdown has intensified fears of a broader deterioration in civil liberties as Uganda moves further into a politically charged period. Observers warn that continued restrictions on the media could deepen domestic tensions and attract increased scrutiny from regional and international partners concerned about democratic governance and freedom of expression.

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