Kenyan politician and former Justice Minister Martha Karua is being held at Entebbe International Airport in Uganda, according to her legal representatives. Lawyers for Ugandan opposition figure Dr. Kizza Besigye are demanding her immediate release, alleging she is being held incommunicado and faces deportation back to Kenya. The legal team has condemned the detention as unlawful and politically motivated, without providing specific details regarding the reasons for the action. As of Monday, Karua’s status remains unresolved, and her access to legal counsel is reportedly restricted. The incident raises concerns about the treatment of foreign political figures within Uganda. Further details are currently unavailable, and the Ugandan authorities have not yet issued a statement. This development occurs amidst ongoing political tensions in the region.
