Ugandan political analyst and government critic Leonard Egesa has reportedly been seized by unidentified men from the parking lot of Akaboozi FM in Kampala, raising concerns about his safety and whereabouts.
The incident reportedly happened on Friday, November 13, 2026, shortly after Egesa participated in a radio talk show at the station.
Surveillance footage reportedly shows several men dressed in civilian clothes approaching Egesa before forcing him into a van and driving away.
His whereabouts remained unknown following the incident, with no official confirmation from security agencies regarding his arrest or detention.
Egesa, who is also the Chief Executive Officer of Magezi Harvest Group, is known for his political commentary and criticism of the government, including outspoken criticism of Chief of Defence Forces Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba.
His reported disappearance comes amid heightened political debate surrounding Uganda’s leadership succession and Gen. Kainerugaba’s reported ambitions to succeed his father, President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, in 2031.
The incident has drawn concern from colleagues, political analysts and members of the legal fraternity, who have called for Egesa’s whereabouts to be established and for his release.
The Uganda Law Society and other concerned voices have reportedly described the incident as an enforced disappearance, demanding accountability and urging authorities to ensure his safety.
An enforced disappearance generally refers to the arrest, detention or abduction of a person by state agents, or with state authorisation, followed by a refusal to acknowledge the deprivation of liberty or disclose the person’s whereabouts.
However, the circumstances surrounding Egesa’s reported disappearance, including the identities of those who took him and whether security agencies were involved, had not been independently established.
The incident adds to growing concerns about the safety of government critics and the protection of civil liberties in Uganda.
