Nation Media Group Resumes Operations in Uganda After Museveni Approval
Nation Media Group resumes operations in Uganda following authorisation by President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, marking a significant turning point for one of East Africa's leading media organisations after weeks of uncertainty surrounding the future of NTV Uganda and the Daily Monitor.
The decision signals a new phase for Uganda's media landscape while carrying broader implications for regional investment, press freedom and East African cooperation.
In a statement issued from Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, Taifa Group, the majority shareholder of Nation Media Group through its subsidiary Taarifa Limited, confirmed that the company had received approval to restart operations in Uganda.
The group described the decision as an important milestone for regional investment, media development and East African integration.
Taifa Group Chairman Rostam Azizi thanked President Museveni for authorising the resumption and also acknowledged General Muhoozi Kainerugaba, Chief of Defence Forces of the Uganda People's Defence Force (UPDF), for his support during the engagement process that led to the decision.
"This decision demonstrates the value of dialogue, mutual respect and regional cooperation," Azizi said, adding that Taifa Group remained committed to responsible investment, long-term partnerships and sustainable value creation across East Africa.
Nation Media Group Chairman Joe Muganda said the company would immediately begin rebuilding its presence in Uganda by reconnecting with audiences, employees, commercial partners and communities.
"Our immediate priority will be to restore our platforms responsibly, strengthen local content and provide Ugandans with trusted and balanced journalism across print, broadcast and digital channels," Muganda said.
The development follows one of the most closely watched sources of friction between the Ugandan state and independent media in recent years.
As FTN reported in Uganda's Media Freedom Crisis: Muhoozi Orders NTV, Monitor Shutdown, the suspension of NTV Uganda and the Daily Monitor placed press freedom and state authority at the centre of public debate.
The shutdown prompted widespread discussion about the relationship between government institutions and independent journalism, with many observers questioning what the outcome would mean for Uganda's democratic space and investor confidence.
The decision to resume operations at Nation Media Group suggests that both the Ugandan government and NMG's shareholders have embraced dialogue and constructive engagement, a positive outcome for Uganda's media industry.
It also signals the importance of maintaining investor confidence and preserving Uganda's position within the East African Community, where cross-border investment increasingly depends upon political stability and regulatory certainty.
Taifa Group reaffirmed that Nation Media Group would continue to leverage its regional presence across Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, and Rwanda, strengthening regional conversations while supporting East Africa's broader socio-economic development.
While the operational details and timeline for the full resumption remain to be finalised, the announcement represents a significant shift from the tensions that culminated in the suspension of NMG's Ugandan operations.
For Uganda's media sector, this marks a new chapter, one that will be closely watched as the balance between state control and independent journalism continues to evolve.
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