The Night Charles Muvawala Disappeared: A Harrowing Tale of Abduction and Survival
It was a quiet night in Nakulabye, Kampala, just past 1:00 AM. The streets were empty, save for the occasional hum of a passing vehicle or the distant bark of a stray dog. Charles Muvawala, the Vice President of the Ugandan North American Association (UNAA) , had just returned to his temporary residence after a long day of meetings and catching up with old friends. A respected figure in the Ugandan diaspora, Charles was in Uganda for a brief visit, reconnecting with his roots and advocating for the interests of Ugandans abroad. Little did he know that this visit would take a terrifying turn. The Abduction As Charles settled in for the night, he heard a sudden commotion outside. Before he could react, the door burst open, and armed men stormed in. They were dressed in plain clothes, but their demeanor was anything but ordinary. They moved with precision, as if they had done this many times before. Charles, startled but quick-thinking, managed to send a hurried message to a close friend:...