President Museveni Clears Nation Media Group to Resume Operations in Uganda

What the report says

Watchdog Uganda reports that Nation Media Group has been authorised to resume operations in Uganda after approval by President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni. The development was announced on Tuesday, July 28, 2026, in a statement attributed to Tanzania-based Taifa Group, described in the article as the majority shareholder of NMG through its subsidiary, Taarifa Limited. The report frames the decision as ending a period of uncertainty for one of East Africa’s prominent media companies.

According to the report, Taifa Group Chairman Rostam Aziz thanked Museveni for the approval and also credited Uganda People’s Defence Forces Chief of Defence Forces Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba for supporting the engagement process that preceded the decision. Aziz said the company remained committed to responsible investment, regional cooperation and NMG’s editorial mission, including fair and independent journalism. The article does not state why NMG’s Ugandan operations had been disrupted or how long the uncertainty lasted.

NMG Chairman Joe Muganda welcomed the clearance, saying the company’s next focus would be restoring its platforms, strengthening Ugandan content and reconnecting with audiences, employees, partners and communities. Watchdog Uganda says the company plans to use its regional presence across Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania and Rwanda to support public discussion, develop local talent and contribute to Uganda’s media sector.

The reported clearance matters because NMG is a major regional media player, and its ability to operate in Uganda has implications for media access, business confidence and cross-border investment in East Africa. Further details on regulatory conditions or timelines were not provided in the source article.