Uganda’s Military Chief Closes Media Outlets

Tulsa News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jun 28, 2026 · 1m

Uganda’s military chief, General Muhoozi Kainerugaba—President Museveni’s son—has shut down major media outlets Daily Monitor and NTV, declaring he holds the power to close any news organization, citing new mandatory regulations. Soldiers were spotted outside the Daily Monitor offices, signaling a dramatic crackdown on press freedom. This move follows Kainerugaba’s growing influence, including his recent detention of a lawyer attempting to hold him accountable for alleged human rights abuses against opposition leader Kizza Besigye. With President Museveni showing no signs of stepping down and…