Finally Uganda Frees Kenyan Activists
Activists Bob Njagi and Oyoo have finally been released by Ugandan authorities and are now in the care of the Kenyan Embassy, 38 days after they went missing. Their release came about thanks to the efforts of local authorities and various humanitarian organizations working together.
Around 1:00 AM, the two were welcomed by Busia County Commissioners as they crossed the border.
While both activists are reported to be in stable health, they do appear to have lost weight. They managed to reach out to their families to reassure them of their safety, with the help of Vocal Africa and Amnesty International, who played a crucial role in advocating for their release and ensuring their well-being during this challenging time.
Foreign Affairs PS Korir Sing’Oei confirmed the news and praised all the different parties involved for their essential contributions in making this release possible.
“Bob Njagi and Nicholas Oyoo are free and on Kenyan territory. Late last night, after lengthy engagements, the two were released to our High Commissioner in Uganda, Joash Maangi,” he posted on X.
“They were escorted by the Ambassador and officials of the Uganda government to Busia border town and were received by Busia County Commissioner, Chaunga Mwachaunga. Deeply grateful for the efforts by different actors who made this outcome possible. We shall be releasing a more detailed account later.”
The situation is unfolding as human rights organizations and the Kenyan government are urging the Ugandan authorities to shed light on the missing activists.
These activists disappeared on October 1, 2025, in Uganda under mysterious circumstances, shortly after being associated with opposition leader Bobi Wine’s campaign in the Buyende and Kamuli districts.
In the wake of their disappearance, Foreign Affairs CS Musalia Mudavadi reached out to his Ugandan counterpart for clarification, but unfortunately, he hasn’t received any reply.
“This communication follows up on the note verbale dated October 3, 2025. It also follows additional engagements by our ambassador in Kampala and phone calls between our principal/permanent secretaries,” Mudavadi wrote.
His letters arrived after a Ugandan High Court turned down a habeas corpus request that aimed to secure their release from security forces. The request argued that the two individuals were being detained in military custody for supporting Ugandan opposition presidential candidate Bobi Wine.
Finally Uganda Frees Kenyan Activists
