Crackdown on Ugandan Media: Military Shuts Down Nation Media Group Outlets
Published on: June 30, 2026, 2:55 p.m. | Source: Devdiscourse
Six prominent media outlets in Uganda, owned by Kenya-headquartered Nation Media Group, were shut down by military forces commanded by President Museveni's son, Muhoozi Kainerugaba. The international community has raised concerns over this move as negotiations continue for reopening. Amnesty International and the U.S. Congress have criticized Uganda's actions against free speech.
