Martha Karua

The General Court Martial in Makindye on Tuesday rejected Martha Karua, Dr. Kizza Besigye’s lead lawyer, from representing him. The seven-member court, chaired by Brig. Gen. Freeman Mugabe, allowed only three lawyers: Fredrick Mpanga, Apollo Katumba, and Ernest Kalibala of AF Mpanga and Company Advocates, who were authorized by him […]

The Uganda Law Council has granted Kenyan lawyer Martha Karua a temporary practicing certificate to represent Dr. Kiiza Besigye and Hajji Obeid Lutale at the General Court Martial on January 7, 2025. The council initially denied her application last month, citing incomplete documentation and alleged political tensions. However, Karua, through […]