Martha Karua
Coverage of Martha Karua in the Nexus archive.
- Kenya: Karua Accuses Government of Undermining Saba Saba Protests With Security Blockades
Martha Karua, leader of the People's Liberation Party, accused the Kenyan government of violating constitutional freedoms by blocking Saba Saba protests through security deployments and roadblocks. She emphasized the anniversary should be marked peacefully to honor Kenya's pro-democracy struggle.
- Uganda: Besigye Sues Muhoozi Over Martha Karua's Deportation
Dr. Kizza Besigye and Hajji Obeid Lutale have filed a court application alleging constitutional rights violations due to the deportation of their lead lawyer, Martha Karua. The case is being heard by the High Court Criminal Division in Kampala.
- Kenya: Amnesty Condemns Uganda Over Karua Detention and Deportation
Amnesty International has condemned the detention and deportation of Kenyan human rights lawyer Martha Karua by Ugandan authorities, calling the action 'unlawful and outrageous.'
- Kenyan police block roads around the country’s capital ahead of anti-government protest
Kenyan police blocked roads around Nairobi ahead of an anti-government protest marking two years since at least 60 people died in 2024 protests. Families of victims demanded justice and criticized delays in government compensation, while officials emphasized preventing criminal infiltration and protecting public order.