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KAMPALA — In a major development that marks the end of a tense blackout across Uganda’s media landscape, Nation Media Group (NMG) PLC has officially announced the immediate resumption of operations for its Ugandan subsidiaries.
In a formal press statement issued on Tuesday, 28th July 2026, signed by Nation Media Group PLC Chairman Joe Muganda, the regional media conglomerate confirmed that its multi-platform services—spanning television, print newspapers, commercial radio stations, and digital outlets—will be restored progressively as internal operational arrangements are finalized.
The resumption brings immense relief to millions of news consumers, media professionals, and commercial advertisers, restoring East Africa’s largest independent media house to Uganda’s public square after weeks of uncertainty.
What did Nation Media Group Uganda announce regarding its return?
Nation Media Group announced that all of its broadcast, print, and digital operations in Uganda are reopening following a period of administrative pause.
According to the official statement released by NMG PLC Chairman Joe Muganda, the media house expressed gratitude to its audiences and corporate partners for their patience while reiterating its commitment to core journalistic ethics.
“Nation Media Group Uganda is pleased to announce the resumption of its operations. Our services across television, print, radio and digital will be restored progressively as we complete the necessary operational arrangements,” the statement reads. “We appreciate the patience and understanding shown by our audiences, clients and partners during this period and appreciate your continued trust and confidence in our brands. As we return to serving you, our focus remains the delivery of trusted and balanced journalism across all our platforms.”
What subtle signs proved Daily Monitor and NTV Uganda were still active before the official announcement?
While official broadcasts and newspaper prints were temporarily halted, sharp-eyed media observers had noted several clear indicators in recent days suggesting that NMG Uganda’s administrative and digital infrastructure remained functional behind the scenes.
Just a few days prior to the official announcement, the Daily Monitor unexpectedly posted a sponsored client advertisement on its official X (formerly Twitter) account, sparking immediate widespread speculation that the digital team was actively preparing for a full return.
Furthermore, on Monday, 27th July 2026, a high-profile legal verdict highlighted NMG’s ongoing corporate footprint when a Ugandan creator named Kayondo won a court case against Nation Media Group over copyright infringement.
The court ruled in favor of Kayondo after NMG was found to have utilized his social media content without proper copyright authorization and in a misleading context. These two incidents collectively signaled to the public that despite being off air, NMG’s legal, corporate, and digital divisions were still operating in the background.
Which media brands under Nation Media Group Uganda are returning to the airwaves and newsstands?
The operational recovery encompasses NMG’s complete portfolio of market-leading broadcast, print, and logistical brands in Uganda.
To give readers a clear picture of the outlets resuming service, the media house’s returning assets break down as follows:
| Media Brand | Media Category | Scope of Service Restoration |
| Daily Monitor | Print & Digital Newspaper | Flagship independent daily returning to physical newsstands and online reporting |
| NTV Uganda | English Television | Premier national television station restoring regular news bulletins and programming |
| Spark TV | Luganda Television | Uganda’s first female-focused local language television channel returning to broadcast |
| KFM 93.3 | Commercial Radio | English urban talk and music radio station restoring live studio programming |
| Dembe FM 90.4 | Entertainment Radio | Luganda entertainment radio restoring local music and lifestyle broadcasts |
| The EastAfrican | Regional Newspaper | Cross-border regional publication serving the wider East African Community (EAC) |
| Ennyanda | Sports Newspaper | Luganda weekly sports publication returning to print distribution |
| Nation Courier | Logistics & Parcel Delivery | Distribution network resuming nation-wide delivery services |
When will NTV Uganda and Daily Monitor fully resume normal publishing schedules?
While the official announcement confirms an immediate resumption of business, newsroom management has clarified that broadcasts and newspaper publishing will return progressively over the coming days.
Technical teams and editorial departments across the Namuwongo-based headquarters are currently completing system re-configurations, recall notices for editorial staff, and programming scheduling. Viewers and readers can expect live television broadcasts on NTV Uganda and Spark TV, alongside regular daily physical prints of the Daily Monitor, to return to full public capacity before the end of the week.
