KAMPALA, Uganda — The Minister of Information, Communication Technology and National Guidance, Justine Kasule Lumumba, has said government investigations into the closure of Nation Media Group (NMG) operations in Uganda are still ongoing, despite the completion of the company’s ownership transition.
Speaking on Tuesday, July 14, 2026, Lumumba said the inquiry had not yet been concluded and that government would communicate its position once the process is complete.
“We are still inquiring, and after the inquiry, we will reply,” she said.
The minister said although the transfer of the Aga Khan Fund for Economic Development’s stake in Nation Media Group to new investors had already been finalised, government was continuing to examine issues surrounding the transition and the circumstances that resulted in the suspension of the company’s operations.
NMG’s Ugandan operations have remained closed for nearly two weeks, affecting some of the country’s leading media brands, including the Daily Monitor, NTV Uganda, Spark TV, KFM and Dembe FM.
The closure has disrupted newspaper printing, television broadcasts and radio programming after security personnel sealed the company’s premises in Namuwongo and at Serena, leaving more than 700 employees affected.
Government Inquiry Ongoing
Despite the completion of the ownership transfer, the government says its investigation remains active and will determine whether any further administrative or regulatory measures are required before the affected media platforms can resume operations.
The Uganda Communications Commission (UCC) has also indicated that it is awaiting the outcome of the inquiry before taking any further action regarding the company’s operations.
The continued shutdown has raised concerns among media stakeholders and press freedom advocates, who say the suspension has affected access to information while disrupting the livelihoods of journalists, technicians and other support staff.
Employees and the public remain uncertain about when the affected Nation Media Group outlets will return to normal operations, with the government’s findings expected to provide clarity on the company’s future in Uganda following the completed ownership transition.