Nicholas Opiyo
Human rights lawyer and activist from Uganda who has represented high-profile opposition figures and litigated key rights cases, including on LGBTQ rights and political detainees; compelled to live abroad for his safety while continuing his rights work.
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Jan 26, 2026 • 23min
Nicholas Opiyo, human rights lawyer: Ugandans want change
Nicholas Opiyo, a Ugandan human rights lawyer who has represented high-profile opposition figures and litigated landmark rights cases, speaks about politics and rule of law in Uganda. He discusses watching elections from exile. He reflects on the effects of 40 years of one leader, youth impatience for change, repression of opposition, and the need to devolve power for healing.
