The ongoing siege against Daily Monitor and NTV Uganda has sparked concerns about press freedom and independent journalism in the country. A recent meeting involving National Media Group’s new owner, Rostam Azizi, Uganda’s Chief of Defense Forces, Muhoozi Kainerugaba, and journalist Andrew Mwenda, reportedly discussed conditions for reopening the outlets. This article explores the potential for self-censorship and the broader implications for Uganda’s democratic future if media organisations are compelled to accept political conditions.