Political analyst Leonard Egesa has reportedly been seized by unidentified men from the Radio One parking lot in Kampala, shortly after participating in a live radio discussion on Friday evening.
Egesa was reportedly leaving the premises when the men, dressed in plain clothes and travelling in a white vehicle commonly known as a drone, approached him and drove him away.
His reported disappearance came shortly after he appeared on Akaboozi FM’s live talk show, hosted by Jude Bkenya. The programme was broadcast from the same compound occupied by Radio One.
Radio One publicised the incident, later sharing what it described as surveillance footage showing the moment Egesa was taken away. The station also tagged the Uganda Police Force and Uganda Media Centre, calling attention to the incident.
The reports triggered widespread reactions, with journalists, activists and members of the public demanding that authorities establish his whereabouts.
Some media accounts described the men as suspected security operatives, although no security agency had confirmed involvement in the incident.
Egesa, also known as Ronald Egesa Leonard, is a political and business strategist who regularly appears on Ugandan radio and television to discuss governance, political developments, business and national affairs.
He has also participated in public debates on democratic accountability, human rights and the country’s political direction.
The incident prompted online campaigns demanding his release, with #FreeEgesa and #FreeLeonardEgesa gaining traction.
As of Friday night, his whereabouts remained unknown. Police and other security agencies had not issued an official statement confirming his arrest or explaining the circumstances under which he was reportedly taken away.
