Uganda: Karua Responds to Uganda Law Council's Decision On Practicing Certificate Application

Uganda: Karua Responds to Uganda Law Council's Decision On Practicing Certificate Application

Ms Karua countered the council's claims that her application was incomplete, specifically the absence of notarized copies of documents and a missing certificate from her colleague, Mr. Lukwago.

Museveni's playground: Uganda rejects Martha Karua bid to represent Kizza Besigye

Narc Kenya leader had sought temporary practising certificate to represent Dr Besigye at military court.

Uganda Law Council Refuses Practicing License for Besigye's Leader Lawyer Martha Karua - The Hoima Post

The Uganda Law Council has declined to grant a practicing license to Kenyan lawyer Martha Karua Wangari, who sought to represent Dr. Kizza Besigye in a controversial case before the Makindye General Court Martial. Dr. Besigye is charged with illegal possession of ammunition and a firearm in Kenya. In a letter dated December 6th, the Council stated that Karua’s application was not compliant with the amended Advocates Act, Chapter 295, and faulted…

LSK, EALS blast Uganda Law Council for denying Martha Karua practicing licence: "We'll take action"

Narc Kenya party leader Martha Karua had sought to represent Kizza Besigye in a Ugandan court. Her practising licence was however revoked by the Uganda Law Council.

Martha Karua Saga: Kenya Law Society threatens to revenge on Ugandan Lawyers

NAIROBI, KENYA– A few days after the Uganda Law council has denied Martha Karua a senior Kenyan Legal practitioner a temporary permit to represent Rtd. Col Kiiza Besigye in Makindye General Court Martial, Kenya Law Society has broken the silence on the matter. Martha Karua (Courtesy photo) “To further protect the integrity of legal practice in Kenya, the Law Society of Kenya is actively considering. After necessary consultations the suspension o…

LSK bids revocation of ‘lopsided’ advocate recognition deal with Uganda - The DailyMail

NAIROBI, Kenya, Dec 10 – The Law Society of Kenya (LSK) has announced plans to petition the Attorney General to revoke a Mutual Recognition Agreement between Kenya and Uganda following the Uganda Law Council’s decision to deny Martha Karua a practicing certificate. In a letter dated December 6, 2024, the Uganda Law Council rejected Karua’s application to represent opposition leader Kiiza Besigye and Obeid Lutale before the General Court Martial …