The Uganda Communications Commission (UCC) says investigations into the closure of Nation Media Group (NMG) Uganda are still ongoing, urging the public to wait for the outcome of what it describes as a security inquiry amid growing speculation that the media house could soon resume operations.
Nyombi Thembo, the UCC Executive Director says the commission has not concluded its role in the matter and will communicate its position once the inquiry is complete.
Thembo declined to comment on whether the Uganda Communications Commission is participating in discussions between security agencies and Nation Media Group’s shareholders over a possible reopening, saying the matter remains a security inquiry whose details cannot be disclosed.
He says the commission will receive the final investigation report once the inquiry is concluded and will determine whether any issues arising from it require regulatory action within its mandate.
Thembo’s remarks come nearly two weeks after the closure of NMG Uganda’s operations following orders issued by Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba, the Chief of Defence Forces, who later said President Yoweri Museveni had authorised the action.
The closure affected the Daily Monitor, NTV Uganda, Spark TV, KFM and Dembe FM.
Soldiers sealed the company’s offices in Namuwongo and Serena, bringing newspaper production and broadcast operations to a halt. The premises remain under military guard.
By URN
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