{"id":122487,"date":"2025-10-04T08:06:34","date_gmt":"2025-10-04T08:06:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/chezaspin.com\/blog\/index.php\/2025\/10\/04\/kenya-writes-to-uganda-over-seized-activists-linked-to-opposition-party\/"},"modified":"2025-10-04T08:06:34","modified_gmt":"2025-10-04T08:06:34","slug":"kenya-writes-to-uganda-over-seized-activists-linked-to-opposition-party","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/chezaspin.com\/blog\/kenya-writes-to-uganda-over-seized-activists-linked-to-opposition-party\/","title":{"rendered":"Kenya writes to Uganda over seized activists linked to opposition party"},"content":{"rendered":"

NAIROBI, Kenya, Oct 4 \u2014 Kenya has written to Uganda seeking information on the whereabouts of two Kenyans allegedly abducted in Kampala on Wednesday.<\/strong><\/p>\n

The Kenya High Commission in Kampala, in a note on Thursday, requested the Ugandan Ministry of Foreign Affairs to liaise with relevant security agencies to establish the fate of Bob Njagi and Nicholas Oyoo, who were reportedly seized by armed men in the Kireka area after attending an opposition rally.<\/p>\n

\u201cIn light of the foregoing, and in order to address the concerns raised by the families of the two Kenyan nationals, the Mission requests the Ministry\u2019s assistance in liaising with the relevant authorities in Kampala to obtain information regarding the current situation of the missing Kenyans, in order for the Mission to take appropriate action in securing their release and safe return to Kenya,\u201d the diplomatic note reads in part.<\/p>\n

The letter, which cites information shared by Vocal Africa, a Nairobi-based civic rights organization, follows growing concern from civil society groups and the families of the missing activists.<\/p>\n

Vocal Africa, in an earlier communication to Kenya\u2019s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, claimed that Njagi and Oyoo \u2014 both members of the Free Kenya Movement \u2014 were abducted by armed operatives after joining Ugandan opposition leader Robert Kyagulanyi popularly known as Bobi Wine on his campaign trail.<\/p>\n

Kenyan activists abducted in Kampala after attending Bobi Wine\u2019s presidential rally \u00bb Capital News (capitalfm.co.ke)<\/a><\/p>\n

\u201cReports confirm that activists Bob Njagi and Nicholas Oyoo were abducted in Kampala while attending opposition leader Bobi Wine\u2019s campaign. They were reportedly taken from a fuel station. We strongly condemn the abduction and demand their immediate and unconditional release,\u201d said Hussein Khalid, CEO of Vocal Africa.<\/p>\n

Widespread condemnation <\/h2>\n

The National Unity Platform (NUP), Wine\u2019s party, also condemned the incident, accusing Ugandan security operatives of unlawful abductions and intimidation.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe two were picked up mafia-style and driven off to an unknown destination. We condemn the continuing lawlessness by the rogue regime and demand that these brothers are released unconditionally,\u201d NUP said in a statement.<\/p>\n

Kenya\u2019s Principal Secretary for Foreign Affairs, Korir Sing\u2019Oei, confirmed that the country\u2019s mission in Kampala was actively engaging Ugandan authorities on the matter.<\/p>\n

\u201cOn the matter of two Kenyans missing in Kampala, our Mission in Uganda is actively engaging authorities. We shall provide information as it becomes available,\u201d he stated.<\/p>\n

Back home, political leaders have also weighed in, urging the Ugandan government to act swiftly.<\/p>\n

Nyamira Senator Okong\u2019o Mogeni termed the incident \u201ca crime against humanity\u201d and called for accountability, even as he urged activists to exercise prudence when confronting repressive regimes.<\/p>\n

\u201cCourage is noble, but wisdom is the sharper shield in the face of despots,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

The alleged abductions have reignited regional concerns over cross-border repression of activists.<\/p>\n

In May, Kenyan activist Boniface Mwangi and Ugandan journalist Agather Atuhaire were abducted in Tanzania and later released near the border after reporting mistreatment.<\/p>\n

Ugandan authorities have yet to issue an official statement regarding the reported abductions of Njagi and Oyoo.<\/p>\n

Rights groups across East Africa have since called for international pressure on Kampala to ensure the safety and release of the missing Kenyans.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

NAIROBI, Kenya, Oct 4 \u2014 Kenya has written to Uganda seeking information on the whereabouts of two Kenyans allegedly abducted in Kampala on Wednesday. The Kenya High Commission in Kampala, in a note on Thursday, requested the Ugandan Ministry of Foreign Affairs to liaise with relevant security agencies to establish the fate of Bob Njagi […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":0,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"jetpack_post_was_ever_published":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_access":"","_jetpack_dont_email_post_to_subs":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_tier_id":0,"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-122487","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-uncategorized","entry"],"jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","jetpack-related-posts":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/chezaspin.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/122487","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/chezaspin.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/chezaspin.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/chezaspin.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=122487"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/chezaspin.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/122487\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/chezaspin.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=122487"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/chezaspin.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=122487"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/chezaspin.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=122487"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}