Politics
Kenya's Karua Barred from Uganda Amid Besigye Treason Trial
Former Kenyan Justice Minister Martha Karua was blocked from entering Uganda, sparking a diplomatic row. Karua was set to represent detained Ugandan opposition leader Kizza Besigye, currently on trial for treason. This move intensifies regional scrutiny on Kampala's handling of political dissent.
BBC Africa·June 23, 2026AI-curated
Martha Karua is a lawyer representing detained Ugandan opposition leader Kizza Besigye who is on trial for treason.
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