Nation Media Group (NMG) has strongly defended the journalistic work of the Daily Monitor, rejecting claims that the newspaper has ever deliberately published false information against the Ugandan government.
The defense comes amid ongoing discussions and public debate surrounding the closure of Daily Monitor and NTV Uganda, two of the country’s most influential media outlets.
Senior figures associated with the media house have insisted that the newspaper’s reporting has always been guided by professional journalism principles, including verification, documentation, and reliance on credible sources.
Speaking during recent discussions about the controversy, NMG representatives emphasized that stories published by the Daily Monitor are not fabricated but are instead supported by evidence gathered through journalistic processes.
According to the company’s position, every major story published by the newspaper undergoes editorial review before it is released to the public.
The media house argues that allegations portraying the newspaper as a source of misinformation are unfair and fail to recognize the rigorous standards that journalists are expected to follow.
Defending the newsroom, company officials pointed out that journalists often rely on official documents, government records, court filings, reports, interviews, and other verifiable sources when preparing stories.
“Every story that the Daily Monitor does, they have a basis for it; either a primary document or someone they are quoting. They don’t create things,” a senior company figure stated while responding to criticism directed at the newspaper.
The statement has since attracted significant public attention, with supporters of independent journalism arguing that the remarks highlight the importance of evidence-based reporting.
NMG maintains that the role of journalism is to inform the public about issues of national importance, regardless of whether the information is comfortable for those in positions of power.
According to the company, many of the stories that have generated controversy over the years were based on information obtained from official records and sources considered credible by newsroom standards.
The media group argues that publishing verified information should not be mistaken for hostility toward government institutions or public officials.
Officials associated with the company say journalists have a duty to ask difficult questions and report matters that affect citizens, even when such reporting generates disagreement or criticism.
They further contend that accountability journalism is an important pillar of democratic governance and should not automatically be interpreted as opposition to government.
The debate intensified following concerns raised by some government officials regarding the editorial direction of Daily Monitor and NTV Uganda.
However, NMG has maintained that the newsroom operates within the framework of professional journalism and seeks to present information that is factual and supported by evidence.
Supporters of the newspaper have also noted that many of its investigative reports over the years have contributed to public discussions on governance, service delivery, corruption, and accountability.
The company insists that its journalists are trained to distinguish between verified facts, allegations, opinions, and commentary, ensuring that readers are provided with accurate and balanced information whenever possible.
As discussions over the future of Daily Monitor and NTV Uganda continue, the company remains firm in its position that its journalists do not manufacture stories but instead rely on documents, interviews, and credible sources to inform the public.
For now, NMG’s response represents one of the strongest defenses yet of the Daily Monitor’s editorial practices, with company officials insisting that the newspaper’s reporting record is built on evidence, documentation, and professional journalism rather than fabrication or fake news.
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