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HomeDaily NewsThursday, October 2, 2025Two Kenyan Activists Abducted in Kampala, Uganda - October 2025
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Two Kenyan Activists Abducted in Kampala, Uganda - October 2025

Two Kenyan activists, Bob Njagi and Nicholas Oyoo, were reportedly abducted in Kampala, Uganda, on Wednesday, September 1. The abduction occurred at a petrol station while they were attending a political campaign for National Unity Platform Chairman Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu. Nandi Senator Samson Cherargei urged the Ugandan government to take stern action against them, claiming they were "exporting bad manners". The Kenyan government is investigating the alleged abduction, with Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen confirming that the Ministry of Foreign Affairs is handling the matter to ensure the safety of its citizens abroad.

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Thursday 4:15 PMKenyans

Govt Breaks Silence After Kenyan Activists Are Abducted in Uganda

Govt Breaks Silence After Kenyan Activists Are Abducted in Uganda

The Kenyan government is investigating the alleged abduction of two Kenyan activists, Bob Njagi and Nicholas Oyoo, in Uganda. Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen confirmed that the Ministry of Foreign Affairs is handling the matter, emphasizing the government's duty to ensure the safety of its citizens abroad.

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The Kenyan government is investigating the alleged abduction of two Kenyan activists, Bob Njagi and Nicholas Oyoo, in Uganda. Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen confirmed that the Ministry of Foreign Affairs is handling the matter, emphasizing the government's duty to ensure the safety of its citizens abroad.

  • The abducted activists were in Uganda for a meeting with National Unity Platform Residential candidate Bobi Wine on Wednesday, October 1.
  • An activist who was also abducted but later released reported that Njagi and Oyoo were bundled into a waiting car at a petrol station and their whereabouts remain unknown.
  • This incident adds to a list of cases, including the arrest and alleged assault of Kenyan activist Boniface Mwangi and Ugandan activist Agather Atuhaire in Tanzania just four months prior.
Thursday 7:17 AMKenyansFirst

Two Kenyan Activists Abducted in Kampala

Two Kenyan Activists Abducted in Kampala

Two Kenyan activists, Bob Njagi and Nicholas Oyoo, have reportedly been abducted in Kampala, Uganda, while attending a political campaign for National Unity Platform Chairman Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu, also known as Bobi Wine. The abduction occurred on Wednesday afternoon at a petrol station.

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Two Kenyan activists, Bob Njagi and Nicholas Oyoo, have reportedly been abducted in Kampala, Uganda, while attending a political campaign for National Unity Platform Chairman Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu, also known as Bobi Wine. The abduction occurred on Wednesday afternoon at a petrol station.

  • The two were bundled into a waiting car after stopping to repair their vehicle at a Kampala petrol station.
  • An unnamed accompanying activist was also initially abducted but later released, recounting the incident.
  • This incident adds to a trend of abductions targeting activists in the East African region, including the past abduction of Ugandan opposition leader Kizza Besigye in Nairobi and the arrest of Kenyan Boniface Mwangi and Ugandan Agather Atuhaire in Tanzania.
Thursday 1:20 PMKenyans

Deal With Them: Cherargei Tells Ugandan Govt as Kenyan Activists Are Abducted in Kampala

Deal With Them: Cherargei Tells Ugandan Govt as Kenyan Activists Are Abducted in Kampala

Kenyan activists Bob Njagi and Nicholas Ayoo were allegedly abducted in Kampala, Uganda, on Wednesday, September 1. Nandi Senator Samson Cherargei has urged the Ugandan government to take stern action against them, claiming they were "exporting bad manners".

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Kenyan activists Bob Njagi and Nicholas Ayoo were allegedly abducted in Kampala, Uganda, on Wednesday, September 1. Nandi Senator Samson Cherargei has urged the Ugandan government to take stern action against them, claiming they were "exporting bad manners".

  • The two activists were reportedly abducted at a petrol station in Kireka, Kampala, while en route to a meeting with National Unity Platform (NUP) Presidential candidate Bobi Wine.
  • Bobi Wine condemned the abduction as an act undermining solidarity and demanded their unconditional release, attributing it to their association with him.
  • Senator Cherargei suggested the activists should learn from a past incident where activists, including Boniface Mwangi, were abducted in Tanzania.
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