Taifa Group, the majority shareholder of Nation Media Group (NMG) has announced the resumption of it’s operations in Uganda.
In statement shared on Tuesday, on NMG’s official X handle, the Chief of Staff to the Chairman Taifa Group, Georgia Mutagahywa revealed that the resumption of NMG’s operations which undertakes NTV, Daily Monitor, Spark TV and Kfm among other companies, follows authorisation by President Yoweri Museveni.
“The decision marks an important milestone for regional investment, media development and East African integration” he said.
Commenting on the development, the Chairman of Taifa Group, Mr Rostam Azizi, expressed his sincere appreciation to Museveni for authorising the resumption of NMG’s operations in
Uganda and further conveyed his gratitude to Chief of Defence Forces of the Uganda People’s Defence Forces,Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba, for his support throughout the engagement that led to the outcome.
“I wish to express my sincere gratitude to His Excellency President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni for this important decision, and to General Muhoozi Kainerugaba for his support throughout the engagement that led to this positive outcome” he said.
Mr Azizi noted that the company was honoured by the decision and remains steadfast in it’s commitment to Uganda’s socio-economic development through responsible investment, long-term partnerships and sustainable value creation.
“As the majority shareholder of Nation Media Group, we fully support the Group’s commitment to fair, balanced, independent and responsible journalism that informs, educates and contributes positively to public discourse. We share the Group’s core mission of positively influencing society and believe that a strong, professional and responsible media plays an important role in supporting national development, good governance and regional integration” he said.
He added, “This decision demonstrates the value of dialogue, mutual respect and regional cooperation. Taifa Group will continue investing in opportunities that create jobs, strengthen institutions and advance shared prosperity across East Africa.”
The NMG Chairman, Mr Joe Muganda, said the Group would now focus on rebuilding its presence, reconnecting with audiences and strengthening its contribution to Uganda’s media sector.
“Our immediate priority will be to restore our platforms responsibly, strengthen local content and provide Ugandans with credible, relevant and innovative journalism across print, broadcast and digital channels” he said.
Mr Muganda noted that NMG will draw on its regional capabilities and experience to support a resilient, forward-looking media industry in Uganda, while creating opportunities for talent, enterprise and public engagement.
NMG operations were shut down on Sunday June 28th, on the orders of first son and Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba, following a series of posts by on his X, in which he announced that NTV Uganda and the Daily Monitor would be shut down.
However days later, the Minister for ICT & National Guidance, Hon Justine Lumumba Kasule, revealed that the early Sunday morning, switch off of Nation Media Group (NMG) companies, followed a directive by President Yoweri Museveni.
In a statement, Lumumba revealed that the events of 28th June 2026 that led to the disruption of operations at Nation Media Group were occasioned by a Security-Led Inquiry, instituted by Museveni.
“The inquiry involves the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces, the Criminal Investigations Directorate of the Uganda Police Force, other security agencies and experts” she said.
Following the closure, there have been several meetings between NMG Uganda officials, Taifa Group, Gen Muhoozi and President Museveni to oversee the resumption of the group’s operations in Uganda.
