Mudavadi issues advisory to Kenyans going abroad over recent Uganda incident
By Kiprono Keileb, November 11, 2025Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi has urged young Kenyans to exercise caution when travelling across the country’s borders, reminding them that the Constitution of Kenya does not apply once they cross the border.
Speaking during a presser on Monday, November 11, 2025, Mudavadi said that in recent weeks, there has been a surge in youth involvement in various initiatives, some meaningful, others purely adventurous, and that it was time to remind them of the limits of their freedoms outside Kenya.
“In the last few weeks, we have been experiencing a situation where we are having a lot of interventions for the young people, some for good courses and some for adventure,” he said.
The Prime CS encouraged young people to continue defending the Constitution and protecting their rights, but emphasised the importance of understanding international boundaries and respecting the laws of other nations.
“I just want to encourage you, the world has become what it is, let us defend our constitution, let us protect our rights, but again, please remember when you step beyond Kenya’s borders, it’s not the constitution of Kenya that applies, you enter a sovereign state with different regulations and different laws,” he stated.
Every life is important
Mudavadi expressed concern over the safety of Kenyan youth abroad, saying the government does not wish to lose any young lives due to ignorance or recklessness.
“My prayer is that our young people, when they enjoy their freedom, be cautious, it is absolutely important that we don’t want to lose any Kenyan, we don’t want to have any young life obstructed,” he said.
He further urged the youth to pursue growth while remaining grounded in their identity and values. Citing an African proverb, Mudavadi reminded them of the importance of staying rooted in their heritage.
“There is an African proverb that talks about breaking the chains and you gain your freedom, but if you cut your roots, you die,” he said, adding that poverty and illiteracy and any chains preventing growth should be broken completely.
“Let us break all the chains of poverty, illiteracy and anything that would stop us, but let us not cut our roots, you are Kenyans, you are Africans, keep your roots,” he concluded.
This comes as Activists Bob Njagi and Nicholas Oyoo were released after spending more than a month in Ugandan custody.
The two were reportedly abducted on October 1, 2025, while attending a rally by Uganda’s opposition leader, Bobi Wine. Their sudden disappearance sparked widespread concern and condemnation from civil society and regional human rights organisations.