Ugandan military chief Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba closed media outlets, sparking concerns over press freedom. His actions highlight growing influence amid Pres Museveni's reliance on military authority.
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Hizzoner, 34, was born in Uganda and emigrated to the US around the age of seven. He became a naturalized citizen in 2018.
The president's son said he did not believe in a free press as military personnel were deployed to the media offices.
Uganda's military chief and son of President Yoweri Museveni has ordered the shutdown of a major news organization.
The army chief says he does not believe in a free press and has ordered the shutdown of NTV and Daily Monitor.
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