Bobi Wine Condemns Abductions
Uganda’s opposition leader, Robert Kyagulanyi, better known as Bobi Wine, has finally spoken out about the shocking abduction of two Kenyan human rights activists in Kampala. He claims they were targeted just for being associated with him and supporting his political efforts.
In a heartfelt statement shared on his social media, Bobi Wine described how armed operatives took Bob Njagi and Nicholas Oyoo in what he called a “mafia-style” abduction on Wednesday afternoon.
“We strongly condemn the armed operatives’ abduction of Kenyan activists and human rights defenders Bob Njagi and Nicholas Oyoo,” Bobi Wine declared. “The two were snatched mafia-style this afternoon from a petrol station in Kireka and taken to an unknown location!”
The leader of the National Unity Platform (NUP) accused the Ugandan government of being behind the kidnapping, asserting that the activists were targeted because of their support for his opposition movement.
“We condemn the continuing lawlessness by the rogue regime and demand that these brothers be released unconditionally! The criminal regime apparently abducted them simply for associating with me and expressing solidarity with our cause!” he added.
The incident took place while two Kenyans were accompanying Wine during his campaign activities for Uganda’s 2026 presidential elections.
These activists made their way to Uganda on September 29 and were seen with Wine and other NUP officials at campaign rallies in the Buyende and Kamuli districts on September 30.
Reports indicate that things took a turn when their vehicle ran into mechanical issues, which forced them to pull over at a fuel station in Kireka for some repairs.
Witnesses report that four armed men surrounded them and forcefully pushed them into a waiting vehicle. Their mobile phones were turned off right after the abduction, raising serious concerns about their safety.
In the meantime, Kenyan civil society groups are rallying diplomatic efforts to help secure the activists’ release.
Hussein Khalid, who represents VOCAL Africa, has confirmed that Kenya’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs is aware of the situation and is working with the Kenyan Embassy in Uganda.
“As part of our efforts to stand in solidarity with comrades Bob Njagi and Nick Oyoo, we at VOCAL Africa have been in touch with Kenya’s Foreign Office, who have confirmed they are informed about the abduction,” Khalid posted on social media. “They are following up with Kenya’s Embassy in Uganda. VOCAL Africa is also in contact with our civil society partners in Uganda, who are equally following up to establish the whereabouts of the two.”
The abduction has sparked outrage among human rights defenders in East Africa, with many calling for the immediate and unconditional release of the two activists.
Bobi Wine Condemns Abductions
