Muteti vanished during protests demanding the release of detained Ugandan opposition leader Kizza Besigye. Fellow activists report that his whereabouts remain unknown and are calling on the authorities to intensify efforts to locate him and ensure his safety.
The disappearance has heightened tensions among civil society groups, who view it as part of a broader pattern of intimidation and enforced disappearances targeting rights activists in the country. Muteti has previously spoken publicly about being abducted and tortured during demonstrations earlier this year, including the June 25 commemorations of the 2024 anti-Finance Bill protests.
Rights organisations and colleagues are urging the police and relevant agencies to urgently account for Muteti’s location and produce him if he is in custody. They stress that families and the public deserve clear information and that such incidents undermine constitutional protections for free expression and peaceful assembly.
No official statement confirming Muteti’s status had been issued by security agencies. Activists continue to press for his immediate and safe return.