The two Kenya activists, who were abducted by armed men in Uganda have been released, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs has confirmed.
PS Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Korir Sing’oei confirmed their release on November 8 via his official X account.
“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, Joash Maangi. 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. Deeply grateful for the efforts by different actors who made this outcome possible,” read the post by Dr Sing’oei.
The Law Society of Kenya (LSK) also welcomed the release of activists Nicholas Oyoo and Bob Njagi, who were freed in Busia on Thursday night after 38 days of enforced disappearance.
LSK President Faith Odhiambo, in a statement shared on X, confirmed the release, calling it a significant moment for human rights defenders in the region.
The LSK, along with partners like VOCAL Africa and Amnesty Kenya, had campaigned tirelessly for the activists’ safe return.
“We welcome the release of Nicholas Oyoo and Bob Njagi last night in Busia after 38 days of their enforced disappearance,” the statement read.
Odhiambo extended appreciation to all who campaigned for their freedom, including their families, colleagues in the Free Kenya Movement, fellow human rights defenders, journalists, and crucially, the Ministries of Foreign Affairs in both Kenya and Tanzania.
The LSK President noted that the release should serve as a turning point for rights protection across the region.
She called on authorities to uphold the human rights of East Africans everywhere within the East African Community.
The organizations are currently facilitating the transfer of Oyoo and Njagi to Nairobi. Odhiambo stated that details of their arrival would be provided so that family, friends, and comrades can meet them.
The disappearance of the two activists had previously sparked widespread outrage and demands for accountability from various rights groups.
