The Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) and Senior Presidential Advisor for Special Operations, Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba, has held high-level talks with the leadership of Nation Media Group (NMG) Uganda in a bid to resolve the ongoing closure of the media house’s outlets, including NTV Uganda and the Daily Monitor.

The meeting took place at the Special Forces Command headquarters in Entebbe.

It was attended by NMG owner Mr. Rostam Aziz and his son Mr. Saam Aziz, Ms. Georgia Mutagaywa, Chief of Staff of Taarifa Limited (NMG’s parent company), veteran journalist and PLU leader Andrew Mwenda, and Acting UPDF Defence Public Information Director, Col. Chris Magezi.

The discussions follow the military-led shutdown of NMG Uganda’s premises last week.

Gen. Kainerugaba ordered the closure, citing sustained “blackmail” against the government and its leadership, as well as the promotion of opposition and foreign interests over national ones.

The action was carried out with guidance from President Yoweri Museveni, the Commander-in-Chief of the UPDF.

According to details from the meeting, parties reviewed specific cases of what the government described as biased and malicious reporting.

NMG ownership reportedly committed to adopting a more patriotic, balanced, and objective approach in their future coverage.

Gen. Kainerugaba later announced on his social media channels that he will present a formal report on the deliberations to President Museveni for consideration before a final decision is made on reopening the media house’s premises.

The engagement is seen as part of ongoing dialogue aimed at resolving the standoff between the influential media group and the government.

This development comes days after the Ministry of ICT and National Guidance described the initial disruption as a “Security-Led Inquiry” instituted by the President.