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Ugandan army chief Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba ordered the closure of Daily Monitor and NTV, both part of Nation Media Group, asserting his authority to shut down media outlets. He warned that all Ugandan media must 'follow the rules' and cited power granted by his father, President Yoweri Museveni.

Ugandan army chief Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba ordered the closure of the Daily Monitor newspaper and NTV broadcaster, both part of Nation Media Group. He asserted authority to shut down media outlets since 2017, claiming power granted by his father, President Yoweri Museveni, and warned all media must 'follow the rules.'

The Ugandan army chief ordered the closure of Daily Monitor and NTV, both part of Nation Media Group, asserting authority to shut down media outlets. He stated all media must 'follow the rules' and confirmed targeting six publishing and broadcasting outlets. The National Association of Broadcasters expressed concern over the impact on the media ecosystem.

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