Hundreds of supporters erupted in cheers as Uganda’s leading opposition figure, Robert Kyagulanyi popularly known as Bobi Wine made his way through a recent campaign rally, greeted by a striking sea of national flags. In the tense final days before Thursday’s election, the Ugandan flag has emerged as a powerful…
As Uganda approaches its general election on January 15, international human rights watchdogs have raised alarm over the escalating crackdown on opposition figures. Amnesty International has described the situation as “a brutal campaign of repression,” highlighting the growing threats faced by presidential candidate Kyagulanyi Ssentamu, widely known as Bobi Wine.…
A Ugandan prison officer, Lawrence Ampe, has been dismissed from his position for publicly criticising the government on TikTok, a move authorities have described as “gross indiscipline.” The case highlights ongoing tensions over freedom of expression in Uganda, particularly ahead of the January 15, 2026, general elections. Allegations and Dismissal…
Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni has confirmed that two Kenyan activists, Bob Njagi and Nicholas Oyoo, were detained by Ugandan security forces for over a month after disappearing in early October. The two were reported missing on October 1, 2025, after travelling to Kampala to support opposition leader Robert Kyagulanyi, popularly…
Ugandan opposition leader Robert Kyagulanyi, widely known as Bobi Wine, has condemned President Yoweri Museveni’s administration after it failed to produce two abducted Kenyan activists Bob Njagi and Nicholas Oyoo in court, despite a judicial order demanding their appearance. In a post shared on X (formerly Twitter) on Wednesday, October…
The Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) has dismissed allegations that it is detaining Kenyan activists Bob Njagi and Nicholas Oyoo, who were reportedly abducted in Uganda earlier this month. In a sworn affidavit, Col. Silas Kamanda, Director at the Joint Staff Legal Services, stated that extensive investigations had been conducted…
The Ugandan National Police (UNP) has denied having custody of two missing Kenyan activists — Bob Njagi and Nicholas Oyoo — who disappeared in Kampala on October 1, 2025, while attending a political campaign event for opposition presidential aspirant Bobi Wine. During a State of Security briefing on Monday, October…
Two Kenyan activists, Bob Njagi and Nicholas Oyoo, have reportedly been abducted in Uganda under unclear circumstances. According to opposition leader and National Unity Platform (NUP) presidential flagbearer Robert Kyagulanyi (Bobi Wine), unidentified armed operatives seized the duo “mafia-style” on Wednesday afternoon from a petrol station in Kireka, Kampala, before…