### [2026-06-28](/feed/2026/06/28/index.md)

##### Mass media in Uganda
# Uganda's military surrounds the offices of Nation Media Group outlets in Kampala after army chief Muhoozi Kainerugaba orders the shutdown of the company's newspapers, television station, and radio networks. 




### Sources:

1. [AFP via ''The Daily Star](https://www.thedailystar.net/news/world/news/uganda-army-chief-shuts-down-leading-independent-media-group-4210221)

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