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Activists Abducted in Kampala, Global Protests Loom

10/5/2025

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Summary

Story summary

Kenyan activists Bob Njagi and Nicholas Oyoo allegedly abducted in Kampala on Oct 1, 2025, after attending a Bobi Wine event.
Kenyan High Commission asks Ugandan authorities for information on whereabouts.
Witnesses say armed men forced them into a vehicle at a Kireka station.
Human rights groups condemned the abduction and warned of global protests if they remain missing.

History

Historical Context

Since Yoweri Museveni's rise to power in 1986, Uganda has faced ongoing political repression, particularly against dissenting voices. The 2018 abduction of opposition leaders, including Bobi Wine, underscored this trend, with Human Rights Watch reporting over 100 similar cases that year. The recent abduction of Kenyan activists reflects a broader regional concern for human rights and stability in East Africa.

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Story summary

Kenyan activists Bob Njagi and Nicholas Oyoo allegedly abducted in Kampala on Oct 1, 2025, after attending a Bobi Wine event.
Kenyan High Commission asks Ugandan authorities for information on whereabouts.
Witnesses say armed men forced them into a vehicle at a Kireka station.
Human rights groups condemned the abduction and warned of global protests if they remain missing.

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