KAMPALA
The Uganda Journalists Association (UJA) has issued a strong condemnation following the abduction of journalist Mukose Arnold Anthony, a reporter attached to DigiTalk Media.
According to eyewitness accounts, the incident occurred on Sunday afternoon at around 1pm just outside the main gate of Metro FM 90.8 along Martin Road in Old Kampala. Mukose had just concluded a radio appearance where he discussed the recently quashed Computer Misuse Act. Witnesses say he was forcibly bundled into a grey Toyota Noah by unidentified plain-clothed men, who then sped away.
UJA described the act as a direct assault on press freedom and freedom of expression, calling for Mukose’s immediate and unconditional release. The association further demanded that security agencies clarify the circumstances surrounding the abduction, especially after reports that the perpetrators identified themselves as security officers.
“Such actions are a direct attack on press freedom, freedom of expression, and the safety of journalists carrying out their professional duties,” UJA stated.
The association urged authorities to uphold the rule of law and guarantee the safety of all journalists in Uganda.
Mukose’s disappearance has sparked concern across the media fraternity, with colleagues and press freedom advocates expressing solidarity with his family and demanding accountability.
This incident adds to growing fears about the safety of journalists in Uganda, where media practitioners have repeatedly raised alarms over harassment, intimidation, and threats to their work.
The Uganda Journalists Association reaffirmed its commitment to stand with Mukose Arnold Anthony, his family and the wider media community during this troubling time.
