The Daily Nation’s Monday, November 10 issue offers an in-depth look into the release of two Kenyan activists, Bob Njagi and Nicholas Oyoo, who were abducted in Kampala in early October while attending a political rally organized by Ugandan opposition leader Bobi Wine.
The paper details how the duo’s disappearance sparked diplomatic concern, drawing pressure on President Yoweri Museveni from multiple fronts — including the United Nations, the Kenyan government, human rights groups, and the activists’ families.
According to the Nation, these combined efforts eventually forced Museveni to authorize their release last Friday night.
The publication notes that Museveni openly admitted to ordering their arrest and detention, while simultaneously boasting about the efficiency of Uganda’s intelligence agencies.
The report captures the growing scrutiny over Uganda’s handling of political dissent and cross-border arrests, raising fresh questions about the country’s commitment to human rights and regional diplomacy.
By piecing together testimonies, official responses, and background details, the Nation provides a well-rounded account of the episode, portraying it as both a diplomatic embarrassment and a rare instance where public and international pressure compelled Kampala to back down.