The High Commission of Kenya in Kampala has raised concerns with the Ugandan government over the alleged abduction of activists Bob Njagi and Nicholas Oyoo in Kampala.
In a letter addressed to Uganda’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Friday, October 1, the mission said the two men were reportedly seized by armed men around Kireka area on Wednesday, October 1.
The mission appealed to Ugandan authorities to urgently investigate the matter, locate the two, and ensure their safe return.
"In 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’s 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," the communication read.
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This comes a day after Uganda opposition leader Robert Kyagulanyi, popularly known as Bobi Wine, broke his silence on the abduction of the two.
In a statement on his social media platforms, the activist revealed that armed operatives seized Bob Njagi and Nicholas Oyoo in what he described as a "mafia-style" abduction on Wednesday afternoon.
"We strongly condemn the abduction by armed operatives of Kenyan activists and human rights defenders Bob Nyagi and Nicholas Ayoo. The two were picked up mafia-style this afternoon from a petrol station in Kireka and driven off to an unknown destination," he stated.
The National Unity Platform (NUP) leader accused the Ugandan government of orchestrating the kidnapping, claiming the activists were targeted due to their solidarity with 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 occurred while the two Kenyans accompanied Wine during his campaign activities ahead of Uganda's 2026 presidential elections.
The activists traveled to Uganda on September 29 and were spotted alongside Wine and other NUP officials during campaign rallies in the Buyende and Kamuli districts on September 30.
According to reports, trouble began when their vehicle developed mechanical problems, forcing them to stop at a fuel station in Kireka for repairs.
Witnesses say four armed men surrounded them before forcibly bundling them into a waiting vehicle.
Their mobile phones were switched off immediately after the abduction, heightening concerns about their safety.
