Uganda's army chief shuts down media, tightens grip on power

Ugandan military chief General Muhoozi Kainerugaba has placed the country's leading independent media outlets under an indefinite military siege, declaring openly on social media that he "does not believe in a free press." On June 28, 2026, armed soldiers surrounded and blocked the Kampala headquarters of the Nation Media Group (NMG), forcing major television networks, radio stations, and newspapers completely offline.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/deep-insight--6597619/support.Don't miss our episode. Follow us for update newsday for you, smart netizen.