Robert Alai Questions Role of Kenyan Activists in Uganda After Reported Abductions

The abduction of two Kenyan activists in Kampala has taken a new twist after Nairobi politician and blogger Robert Alai questioned why they were involved in Ugandan politics in the first place.

According to Vocal Africa, Bob Njagi and Nicholas Oyoo of the Free Kenya Movement were allegedly seized at a fuel station while attending an event linked to Ugandan opposition leader Robert Kyagulanyi, better known as Bobi Wine. 

Rights groups have since condemned the arrests and called for their immediate release.

Reacting on his social media, Alai shifted attention from the abduction itself to the broader issue of cross-border activism.

He wondered whether it was right for Kenyan citizens to take part in campaigns outside their country, warning that such moves could expose them to unnecessary risks.

“How were Kenyan activists part of a political campaign in a neighbouring country? It appears that Bobi Wine is now an expert at sacrificing his associates. How many people will he sacrifice?” Alai wrote.

He accused Bobi Wine of placing supporters and allies in harm’s way by constantly engaging in confrontations with security forces.

Alai advised the opposition leader to rethink his methods, saying his current approach was endangering too many lives.

“At some point, you have to retreat to save your people. How much blood is enough, Bobi Wine? Deploy a different method in your politics. You are sacrificing too many people,” he added.

While Njagi and Oyoo’s whereabouts remain unknown, the debate triggered by their disappearance has raised tough questions about regional activism and the dangers that come with crossing borders for political causes.