Uganda Releases Nicholas Oyoo, Bob Njagi Who Were Abducted in Kampala
Two Kenyan activists who were kidnapped in Kampala on October 1 have been released after 38 days.
Bob Njagi and Nicholas Oyoo were released on Friday night, October 7, 38 days after they were kidnapped by Ugandan security officers. They were handed over to Kenyan officials near the Busia border crossing.
Foreign Affairs Principal Secretary Korir Sing’Oei confirmed the release, saying that the two had been turned over to Kenya’s High Commissioner in Uganda.
Two Kenyan activists, Bob Njagi and Nicholas Oyoo who were held in Uganda for over 30 days freed, handed over to Kenyan authorities
— The Standard Digital (@StandardKenya) November 8, 2025
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He said that Ugandan officers escorted them to the Busia border, where they were met by Busia County Commissioner Chaunga Mwachunga.
“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,” Sing’Oei said in a statement on Saturday, November 8.
“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.”
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, H.E. @MaangiJoash. They were escorted by the Ambassador and officials of the Uganda government to Busia border town… pic.twitter.com/M1tj2UsShF
— Korir Sing'Oei (@SingoeiAKorir) November 8, 2025
He added that: “Deeply grateful for the efforts by different actors who made this outcome possible. We shall be releasing a more detailed account later.”
Amnesty International Kenya, the Law Society of Kenya, and Voice of Community Activists and Leaders Africa all expressed their support for the release.
“We extend our appreciation to their families, Free Kenya Movement colleagues, human rights defenders, journalists, the ministries of foreign affairs in Kenya,” the groups stated.
The lobbying groups also revealed that former President Uhuru Kenyatta was engaged in the leak.
“[We] welcome the release of Nicholas Oyoo and Bob Njagi last night after 38 days of their enforced disappearance,” Amnesty said in a statement on Saturday, November 8.
“We extend our appreciation to the Kenyan and Ugandan governments at the highest level and the immediate former President of Kenya for their cooperation towards their safe return.”
@VOCALAfrica_ @LawSocietyofKe @AmnestyKenya welcome the release of Nicholas Oyoo and Bob Njagi last night after 38 days of their enforced disappearance. We extend our appreciation to the Kenyan and Ugandan governments at the highest level and the immediate former President of… pic.twitter.com/kJhllb6qE3
— Amnesty Kenya (@AmnestyKenya) November 8, 2025
Amnesty said it was working with officials and their families to have the two Kenyans relocated to Nairobi. However, they did not say when they would arrive in Nairobi.
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“We are facilitating their transfer to Nairobi and will give details of their arrival for family, friends and comrades to meet them,” the Amnesty statement read in part.
Their disappearance, apparently at the hands of security services, created diplomatic tensions, despite overwhelming requests for their return from lobby and civil society groups throughout the region.
Njagi and Oyoo, who are associated with the Free Kenya Movement, were reportedly abducted in Kampala, where they had gone to attend a political rally organised by the Ugandan opposition leader Bobi Wine.
Uganda Releases Nicholas Oyoo, Bob Njagi Who Were Abducted in Kampala
