Agatha Atuhaire
Agatha Atuhaire is a Ugandan activist who gained attention for her involvement in human rights advocacy and political activism in Uganda. She was recently in the news after being detained alongside Kenyan activist Boniface Mwangi in Tanzania, where they were both reportedly arrested for attempting to support opposition leader Tundu Lissu during a court appearance.
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Recent news mentions
Tundu Lissu mentioned Ugandan activist Agatha Atuhaire as one of the witnesses he intends to call.
Tanzanian opposition leader, Lissu, wants top leaders to testify in treason case
Tanzania· 2025-09-23
Agatha Atuhaire was arrested in Tanzania while on a trip to observe the trial of opposition politician Tundu Lissu.
African states silence dissenting voices through enforced disappearances – The Mail & Guardian
South Africa· 2025-09-09
Agatha Atuhaire has filed a case at the East African Court of Justice challenging alleged human rights violations by the Government of Tanzania.
Boniface Mwangi, Agatha Atuhaire sue Tanzanian government
Kenya· 2025-07-18
Ugandan journalist Agatha Atuhaire was also deported from Tanzania after entering as an observer.
Ruto’s apology, a strategic move to keep EAC cohesionTanzania· 2025-05-31
Ugandan journalist Agatha Atuhaire was also present in Tanzania during the trial.
Tanzania is not a public toilet, MPs tell Kenyan activistsTanzania· 2025-05-26
He was arrested alongside his Ugandan counterpart Agatha Atuhaire.
Kenyan activist deported after detention in TanzaniaTanzania· 2025-05-22