This morning, the NTV news crew was blocked from entering the Ugandan Parliament. Security at the entrance withdrew their press accreditation tags and denied them access without giving a clear reason.
When asked why, security reportedly said they were following instructions not to allow the journalists in.
Information reaching us indicates that the Parliament leadership is reportedly unhappy with NTV’s recent stories about “unopposed candidates,” including the Speaker and Deputy Speaker.
The denial has sparked concern among media professionals and the public, highlighting ongoing tensions between the press and government institutions. Opposition figures, including Joe Ssenyonyi, have reacted strongly, with some tweeting under the hashtag #JournalismIsNotACrime.
This morning, the NTV crew was denied access to Parliament, and their accreditation press tags were withdrawn from them by security at the entrance.
On asking what the reason for this was, apparently security just told them they have instructions not to let them in.
Information… pic.twitter.com/0c50YbXe9M— Joel Ssenyonyi (@JoelSsenyonyi) October 28, 2025
Many see this as a worrying signal for press freedom in the country, raising questions about the treatment of journalists reporting on sensitive political issues.
