Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi, who also leads the Foreign Affairs docket, has expressed the government’s gratitude to Uganda after the safe release of Kenyan activists Bob Njagi and Nicholas Oyoo.

In a detailed statement released and shared on his social media pages on Saturday, November 8, 2025, the Prime CS thanked the Ugandan authorities for freeing the two after 39 days in abduction shortly after Foreign Affairs Principal Secretary Korir Sing’Oei confirmed their freedom.

Oyoo and Njagi released

”The government welcomes the safe release of our two citizens, Mr Bob Njagi and Mr Nicholas Oyoo, who had been abducted by armed men around the Kireka area in Kampala, Uganda, on Wednesday, October 1st, 2025,” Mudavadi said in a statement.

Mudavadi further linked the development to a series of communications between the two states’ representatives in trying to find a way to resolve the long-standing stalemate that had sparked fury among local, regional and international human rights defenders.

”Following sustained diplomatic engagement between Kenya and Uganda, including a formal letter I personally addressed to Hon. Gen. Odongo Jeje Abubakhar, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Uganda, both governments maintained open and constructive communication that has culminated in the safe release of our nationals. Late last night, the two were released to our High Commissioner in Uganda, H.E. Maangi Joash,” the statement added.

According to the particular statement, Njagi and Oyoo were escorted by the Ambassador and officials of the Ugandan Government to the Busia border town on Friday night, November 7, 2025, where they were received by the Busia County Commissioner, Chaunga Mwachaunga.

Government’s appreciation

”The Government of Kenya expresses its deep appreciation to the Government of Uganda for the cooperation extended throughout this process and to our diplomatic team in Kampala for their vigilance, commitment, and professionalism.” Mudavadi continued.

Musalia Mudavadi has further revealed that arrangements have been finalised to ensure the two Kenyans reunite safely with their families. The Prime CS has insisted that the safety of Kenyan citizens remains the government’s top priority, urging Kenyans working and living abroad to maintain regular contact with Kenyan embassies in the respective foreign countries.

”The safety and well-being of Kenyan citizens abroad remain a non-negotiable priority for the Government of Kenya. We continue to urge all Kenyans living, working, or travelling abroad to remain vigilant and to maintain regular contact with our embassies and consulates for timely assistance and updates.” Mudavadi said.

Meanwhile, local human rights defenders have welcomed the release of Bob Njagi and Nicholas Oyoo after weeks of rage and uproar.