“I just want to inform all of you, that it is Kabobi that started this war against us. He was supported by @DailyMonitor and @ntvuganda. They thought that we would be scared by bazungu. Those two media platforms are going to pay a very heavy price!!” he posted.
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The Chief of Defence Forces, Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba, has sparked nationwide debate after threatening to shut down two of Uganda’s leading media houses, Daily Monitor and NTV Uganda, accusing them of supporting opposition leader Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu, popularly known as Bobi Wine.
In a series of posts published on his X account, formerly Twitter, on Sunday, February 22, 2026, Gen. Muhoozi warned that the outlets could face closure if they do not shut down voluntarily.
“If Daily Monitor does not close on its own, we shall help it close,” he wrote.
In another post, the CDF alleged that the opposition leader — whom he referred to as “Kabobi” — had initiated a “war” against him and his allies, and that the two media platforms had supported him in that effort.
“I just want to inform all of you, that it is Kabobi that started this war against us. He was supported by @DailyMonitor and @ntvuganda. They thought that we would be scared by bazungu. Those two media platforms are going to pay a very heavy price!!” he posted.
The remarks have triggered mixed reactions across the country. Some Ugandans have echoed the general’s concerns, arguing that sections of the media demonstrate political bias in their coverage. Others, however, have criticized the statements as a direct threat to press freedom and democratic principles.
Media rights advocates and civil society actors have in the past cautioned against rhetoric that could be perceived as intimidation of journalists or independent news organizations. Uganda’s Constitution guarantees freedom of expression and of the press, although relations between state actors and media houses have periodically been tense.
By press time, neither Daily Monitor nor NTV Uganda had issued an official response to the CDF’s comments.
The development adds a new layer to the already strained political environment, as the country continues to grapple with sharp divisions between government supporters and opposition figures.
Whether the remarks will translate into formal regulatory action remains to be seen, but the statements have already intensified conversations about media independence and the limits of political power in Uganda.
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