Museveni’s Son Muhoozi Linked to Detention of Kenyan Activists in Uganda

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Ugandan opposition leader Robert Kyagulanyi, popularly known as Bobi Wine, has accused General Muhoozi Kainerugaba—the Chief of Defence Forces of the Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) and son of President Yoweri Museveni—of orchestrating the detention of two Kenyan human rights activists, Bob Njagi and Nicholas Oyoo.

The activists, who disappeared in Kampala on October 1, were reportedly held at Kasenyi military barracks for 38 days before being released late Friday night. Speaking after their release, Bobi Wine alleged that the duo was detained under Muhoozi’s orders and subjected to torture while being questioned about their presence in Uganda.

“I have just spoken to them, and they told me they were being held by Museveni’s son at Kasenyi military barracks,” Wine said. “They were interrogated about why they came to Uganda and attended our manifesto launch in Jinja.”

Their release was confirmed by Kenya’s Foreign Affairs Principal Secretary Dr. Korir Sing’Oei, who announced that Njagi and Oyoo had been handed over to Kenyan officials at the Busia border.

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“After lengthy engagements, the two were released to our High Commissioner in Uganda and safely escorted to the Busia border town,” Sing’Oei said in a Saturday statement.

Prime Cabinet Secretary and Foreign Affairs CS Musalia Mudavadi credited the activists’ release to sustained diplomatic efforts, including direct communication with Uganda’s Foreign Affairs Minister, General Odongo Jeje Abubakhar.

The UPDF had earlier denied holding the two Kenyans, with Colonel Silas Kamanda stating in court documents that the army had searched all its detention facilities without locating them.

Their disappearance had sparked regional outrage and heightened diplomatic tensions, as civil society groups across East Africa demanded their release and accountability from Ugandan authorities.