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Uganda's Military Chief Targets Media
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- Jun 28, 2026
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- 85
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Summary
Uganda’s military chief, General Muhoozi Kainerugaba, has shut down the Daily Monitor newspaper, declaring all media must follow his directives — a bold move signaling his growing power just as his father, President Museveni, begins another term. Claiming authority since 2017, Kainerugaba has increasingly acted like a head of state, even retaliating against legal figures linked to opposition leader Kizza Besigye, jailed on disputed treason charges. Though portrayed as a disciplined anti-corruption warrior with elite military training and political ambitions, his actions have raised alarms about the military’s looming role in Uganda’s future leadership — with Kainerugaba widely seen as Museveni’s likely successor. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/147c4c5b3114d206