Uganda Media Body Breaks Silence on NTV, Daily Monitor Shutdown

The National Broadcasters (NAB) stated on 28 June 2026 that it is aware of the closure of Nation Media Group Uganda stations and has approached Government institutions for insight and consensus settlement.

In a holding statement issued by the NAB Secretariat, the association said it is “closely monitoring the unfolding situation regarding the shutdown of our member stations; NTV Uganda, Spark TV, Dembe FM, KFM, Daily Monitor and the East African — all under the Nation Media Group (NMG) Uganda.”

NAB also observed that there were “comments made” on the X account of the CDF of the Uganda Peoples Defence Forces (UPDF) that the stations “will not re-open without his permission”.

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Uganda’s Media Association Over Shutdown of Six Nation Media Group Outlets

The association said it is “deeply worried about this measure and its effect on the media environment and the rights guaranteed under the 1995 Constitution of the Republic of Uganda (As Amended)”

“At this stage, NAB is formally reaching out to the Ministry of ICT, the Uganda Communications Commission (UCC), and the Chief of Defence Forces to seek clarity and pursue an amicable resolution,” the statement said.

NAB has assured its members and the public that they are following up on all fronts and will issue a more detailed statement once verified facts emerge.

Six NMG Uganda outlets have been shut down.

These include two radio stations, Dembe and KFM, two stations, NTV Uganda and Spark TV and two print/digital publications, The Monitor and The East African.

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Nation Media Group Stations Shut Down Amidst Official Scrutiny

However, Uganda Peoples Defence Forces Chief Muhoozi Kainerugaba wrote on X, “NTV and Daily Monitor are closed forever.”

The 28th of June post is coming after NAB said it is following up on the Nation Media Group Uganda shutdown and has been sourcing the guidance of the Ministry of ICT, UCC, and CDF

NAB did not state the reason for the shutdown or when the stations were taken off air.

The association said it will provide an update to the public as soon as verified information becomes available.

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NAB Issues Holding Statement on Nation Media Group Uganda Shutdown. Credits NAB X