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Music Besigye’s Lawyers Petition Court Over Continued Detention
Josephine Namakumbi . 2025-02-05 13:32:03
Besigye’s Lawyers Petition Court Over Continued Detention
Besigye’s Lawyers Petition Court Over Continued Detention

The legal team, led by Kenyan senior counsel Martha Karua and Kampala Lord Mayor Erias Lukwago, also wants the Attorney General and the Commissioner of Prisons to be summoned to explain the legal basis for keeping Besigye and Lutale in prison despite the ruling that annulled military court proceedings against civilians.


Music Treachery Charges Added Against Besigye and Co-Accused in Court Martial Case
Shamim Nabakooza . 2025-01-13 13:15:17
Treachery Charges Added Against Besigye and Co-Accused in Court Martial Case
Treachery Charges Added Against Besigye and Co-Accused in Court Martial Case

The amended charges now include a third defendant, Captain Denis Ola, a serving UPDF officer from the Armoured Brigade, who has been brought into the case, also facing the same charge of treachery.


Music Defence Team Pushes Back After Eron Kiiza Detention by the Court Martial
Shamim Nabakooza . 2025-01-07 13:27:09
Defence Team Pushes Back After Eron Kiiza Detention by the Court Martial
Defence Team Pushes Back After Eron Kiiza Detention by the Court Martial

The dramatic incident ignited a series of exchanges between the defence team and the court, with several key figures questioning the proceedings.


Music Besigye Case: Karua, Lukwago Kept Waiting for Registrar Clearance
Shamim Nabakooza . 2025-01-07 09:50:53
Besigye Case: Karua, Lukwago Kept Waiting for Registrar Clearance
Besigye Case: Karua, Lukwago Kept Waiting for Registrar Clearance

The defence team appear to be facing more hurdles in their push to get lead counsel Martha Karua at the court martial in Makindye today


Music FDC Katonga Women Condemn Silence on Martha Karua Case
Irene Nalumu . 2024-12-16 17:52:18
FDC Katonga Women Condemn Silence on Martha Karua Case
FDC Katonga Women Condemn Silence on Martha Karua Case

The women, led by Salaam Musumba and Ingrid Turinawe, voiced their frustration, alleging that Karua was denied the opportunity to lead the case due to gender discrimination.


Music Over 300 Ugandan Lawyers at Risk of Losing Jobs in Kenya
Adam Mayambala . 2024-12-11 23:23:02
Over 300 Ugandan Lawyers at Risk of Losing Jobs in Kenya
Over 300 Ugandan Lawyers at Risk of Losing Jobs in Kenya

This move comes in response to the Uganda Law Council’s controversial decision to deny Kenyan lawyer Martha Karua a certificate to practice in Uganda, sparking fears of a diplomatic and professional standoff.


Music Law Society of Kenya Mulls Ban on Ugandan Lawyers Over Rejection of Karua's Application
Hakim Kanyere . 2024-12-10 16:09:17
Law Society of Kenya Mulls Ban on Ugandan Lawyers Over Rejection of Karua's Application
Law Society of Kenya Mulls Ban on Ugandan Lawyers Over Rejection of Karua's Application

The LSK has announced plans to engage Kenya’s Attorney General to address the matter and is mulling the suspension of Ugandan lawyers’ admission to the Kenyan bar until reciprocal arrangements are firmly established.


Music Heavy Security as Besigye and Lutale Challenge Military Court Trial
Shamim Nabakooza . 2024-12-10 09:36:02
Heavy Security as Besigye and Lutale Challenge Military Court Trial
Heavy Security as Besigye and Lutale Challenge Military Court Trial

Court proceedings are expected to begin at 10am, but the legal team representing Besigye and Lutale, led by Martha Karua, is yet to arrive.


Music I've It On Good Authority Besigye Was Targeted for Assassination at Riverside – Lukwago
Shamim Nabakooza . 2024-12-09 12:36:47
I've It On Good Authority Besigye Was Targeted for Assassination at Riverside – Lukwago
I've It On Good Authority Besigye Was Targeted for Assassination at Riverside – Lukwago

Dr Besigye and his associated Obeid Lutale were abducted from Nairobi on November 16 by Ugandan security and held incommunicado for four days.


Music Martha Karua Awaits Ugandan License, Returns Home
Sam Ibanda Mugabi . 2024-12-04 07:04:04
Martha Karua Awaits Ugandan License, Returns Home

Music Supreme Court Locks Out Journalists As Besigye's Lawyers Meet Law Council
Irene Nalumu . 2024-12-03 12:05:04
Supreme Court Locks Out Journalists As Besigye's Lawyers Meet Law Council
Supreme Court Locks Out Journalists As Besigye's Lawyers Meet Law Council

The meeting focused on obtaining permission for Ms Karua to join the defence team representing Dr Besigye and his associate Obeid Lutale before the General Court Martial.


Music Military Confiscated Counsel Karua's Handbag - Byanyima
Tracey Kansiime . 2024-12-02 17:38:10
Military Confiscated Counsel Karua's Handbag - Byanyima
Military Confiscated Counsel Karua's Handbag - Byanyima

Executive Director of UNAIDS and wife of Dr Besigye Byanyima revealed that Ms Martha Karua, the lead defense lawyer, was subjected to indignity when her handbag was confiscated by the army at the gate, only to be returned after prolonged negotiations with senior commanders.


Music Besigye Defence Team Pushes Law Council on Martha Karua Certification
Tracey Kansiime . 2024-12-02 12:39:04
Besigye Defence Team Pushes Law Council on Martha Karua Certification
Besigye Defence Team Pushes Law Council on Martha Karua Certification

Ms Karua, who offered herself to lead the defense of Opposition stalwart Kizza Besigye, met with the Council earlier today alongside a delegation led by Kampala Lord Mayor Erias Lukwago.


Music Besigye Trial Delays After Security Blocks Lukwago and Karua
Ramson Muhairwe . 2024-12-02 12:31:36
Besigye Trial Delays After Security Blocks Lukwago and Karua
Besigye Trial Delays After Security Blocks Lukwago and Karua

The defense team expressed frustration, insisting the trial could not proceed without proper legal representation for the accused.


Music Martha Karua jets into country to defend Besigye
Irene Nalumu . 2024-12-02 08:51:12
Martha Karua jets into country to defend Besigye

Music Martha Karua’s Accreditation Delay Clouds Besigye Defence
Tracey Kansiime . 2024-11-30 19:05:32
Martha Karua’s Accreditation Delay Clouds Besigye Defence
Martha Karua’s Accreditation Delay Clouds Besigye Defence

Former Kenyan Justice minister is an advocate of the high court who has offered to join the Besigye defence team before the General Court Martial in Makindye


Music Lukwago, Martha Karua to Take Legal Action Against Kenya and Uganda Over Besigye
Shamim Nabakooza . 2024-11-25 12:42:48
Lukwago, Martha Karua to Take Legal Action Against Kenya and Uganda Over Besigye
Lukwago, Martha Karua to Take Legal Action Against Kenya and Uganda Over Besigye

Mr Lukwago confirmed that the Kenyan government would be dragged to court for its alleged acquiescence in the enforced disappearance of Besigye