Human rights activist Agather Atuhaire has publicly reacted after her bank accounts were frozen, describing the situation as both distressing and revealing of what she termed coordinated pressure against dissenting voices.
She said the incident has triggered an outpouring of public support, ranging from messages and calls to delivery of essential supplies and financial assistance offers.
In a statement shared on her social platforms, Atuhaire expressed gratitude for what she described as overwhelming solidarity, saying it reflects a strong and united citizen response to injustice.
She argued that despite attempts to restrict her access to funds, her work and activism would continue, adding that “they will not silence us,” in reference to the pressures she believes are being exerted against her.
The activist further directed criticism at financial institutions, including Centenary Bank and Stanbic Bank Uganda, accusing them of enabling what she termed unlawful restrictions on personal funds.
She said banks have a responsibility to safeguard customer assets and warned that failure to do so could attract future accountability measures.
Atuhaire added that the situation has forced her and others in similar positions to explore alternative financial arrangements that she claims are more independent and less susceptible to interference.
Her remarks come amid growing concerns among activists in Uganda over financial restrictions and what rights groups have previously described as increasing pressure on civil society actors.
While no formal statement has been issued by the mentioned banks in response to her claims, the issue has sparked renewed debate online about the role of financial institutions in politically sensitive cases.
Atuhaire maintained that the support she has received demonstrates resilience within civic spaces, saying that collective action remains a key tool for resisting intimidation.
She reaffirmed her commitment to continued advocacy, insisting that financial constraints will not derail her efforts to push for accountability and human rights protections.