Martha Karua Stories

Uganda court martial asserts jurisdiction over Kizza Besigye case, rejects defence claims
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jan 15, 2025

Besigye’s defence had argued that the trial was invalid, citing the alleged abduction and Uganda’s lack of jurisdiction over events that took place in...

Drama in court as Ugandan lawyer jailed for nine months during Besigye trial
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jan 07, 2025

The incident occurred as Kiiza attempted to take a seat designated for lawyers before the delayed court session at the Kampala-based court martial.

Uganda Law Council grants Karua special practising certificate to represent Besigye
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jan 06, 2025

The decision follows Karua’s resubmission of her application after the council initially rejected it.

Fear not! Stand against authoritarianism by Ruto's regime, Karua tells Kenyans
Lucy Mumbi  |  Dec 12, 2024

Karua likened the government to a destructive parent, warning Kenyans against succumbing to fear.

LSK threatens to ban Ugandan lawyers after Karua was denied practising certificate
Lucy Mumbi  |  Dec 10, 2024

LSK President Faith Odhiambo described the Uganda Law Council’s move to deny Karua a temporary permit to represent opposition leader Dr Kiiza Besigye...

Uganda Law Society asks Karua to reapply for practising license to defend Besigye
Amina Wako  |  Dec 10, 2024

The council reportedly rejected Karua's application on procedural grounds, citing the absence of notarised copies of her practising certificate, a let...

Besigye sues Kenya, Uganda at the East African Court of Justice over alleged abduction
Amina Wako  |  Dec 09, 2024

Observers argue that the General Court Martial in Makindye, where Besigye and Lutale are facing charges of undermining national security and illegal p...

Karua misses to represent Besigye in Ugandan military trial over clearance hitch
Barack Oduor  |  Dec 02, 2024

Karua stated that she spoke to the Council Chairperson, Justice Irene Mulyagonja who assured her that the Council would convene to address her matter.

Karua to rebrand Narc Kenya party, vows to unseat Ruto
Barack Oduor  |  Nov 28, 2024

Revealing that they are ready to join hands with like-minded political outfits and individuals, she launched a scathing attack on President Ruto's adm...

Karua finally parts ways with Raila as Narc Kenya exits Azimio coalition
Barack Oduor  |  Nov 28, 2024

Karua, who was one of Odinga’s most loyal allies, protested his decision to have his ODM party join Ruto's administration.

Besigye party members arrested while marching to Kenyan High Commission to protest his 'abduction'
Barack Oduor  |  Nov 25, 2024

The opposition politician was abducted and then taken forcefully to Kampala before getting charged in court.

Human rights commission condemns Kizza Besigye's alleged abduction in Nairobi
Mary Wambui  |  Nov 20, 2024

Besigye had visited Nairobi to attend NARC-Kenya leader Martha Karua's book launch in Nairobi on Sunday evening.

Karua defends role in Kibaki’s 2007 swearing-in, says she has no regrets
Lucy Mumbi  |  Nov 18, 2024

She asserted that the action was in line with the Inter-Parties Parliamentary Group (IPPG) amendment, which she believes required the president to be...

Boniface Mwangi released after night in custody with no charges filed
Lucy Mumbi  |  Oct 28, 2024

“I can confirm firmly that Boniface Mwangi has been freed with no charges. Wife, children, and friends were there during his release,” Hussein Khalid...

Martha Karua to complain against police excesses at continental court
Barack Oduor  |  Aug 22, 2024

Karua further expressed worry that arrests and abductions of Kenyans voicing their expression on governance have continued even after the protests.

Karua demands police withdrawal from Wanjigi's home, threatens legal action
Bashir Mohammed  |  Aug 09, 2024

"This is not a police camp. This is somebody's home, and the family wants to live in peace without disturbance," Karua stated.

Karua embarks on plans to popularise Narc Kenya party in Northern Kenya
Issa Hussein  |  Aug 07, 2024

She stated that the Narc Kenya party is slated for a bigger mission, aiming to harness its strength.

Karua rules out working with Ruto, calls proposed new cabinet a "diversionary tactic"
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Aug 07, 2024

In contrast, the former Gichugu MP noted that working with ODM party leader and Azimio Chief Principal, Raila Odinga was easy because he gave room for...

Karua bolts out of Azimio, says NARC Kenya's stay in coalition no longer tenable
Barack Oduor  |  Jul 25, 2024

According to the party, the notice is effective from the date of the letter.

26 members of Mathare Justice Center arrested for alleged incitement
Abdirahman Khalif  |  May 08, 2024

The members claimed the timing of these arrests raises suspicion since they occurred amidst criticism by the Mathare Justice Center of the government'...

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