The Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) and Senior Presidential Advisor for Special Operations, Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba, has held talks with the leadership of Nation Media Group (NMG) Uganda as efforts continue to resolve the standoff that led to the closure of the company’s media outlets, including NTV Uganda and the Daily Monitor.
The meeting took place at the Special Forces Command (SFC) headquarters in Entebbe and brought together NMG owner Rostam Aziz, his son Saam Aziz, and Georgia Mutagaywa, the Chief of Staff of Taarifa Limited, the parent company of NMG Uganda.
Also in attendance were veteran journalist and Patriotic League of Uganda (PLU) leader Andrew Mwenda, as well as the Acting UPDF/Defence Public Information Director, Col. Chris Magezi.
The discussions follow the recent closure of Nation Media Group Uganda’s premises by security agencies on the orders of Gen. Muhoozi. At the time, the CDF accused the media house of conducting what he described as a sustained campaign of blackmail against the government and its leadership, while promoting opposition and foreign interests at the expense of Uganda.
According to information released after the meeting, the parties reviewed several instances of reporting that the government considers biased and malicious. NMG’s ownership reportedly pledged to pursue journalism that is more patriotic, balanced, and objective going forward.
The meeting forms part of ongoing engagements aimed at resolving the dispute between the government and the media group.
Following the talks, Gen. Muhoozi announced through his social media platforms that he would submit a formal report on the discussions to President Yoweri Museveni. He said the President’s guidance would inform the final decision on whether the closed NMG premises will be reopened.
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