Martha Karua, a former Kenyan justice minister and lawyer for detained Ugandan opposition leader Kizza Besigye, was reportedly blocked from entering Uganda, according to the lawyers' body. Besigye is currently on trial for treason.

Martha Karua, leader of the People's Liberation Party, recounted her experience after being denied entry into Uganda. She described prolonged delays and restricted movement at the airport, where immigration officers questioned her repeatedly and confined her in an airport lounge under security watch for hours. Karua had traveled to Uganda with Law Society of Kenya President Charles Kanjama to attend court proceedings related to a bail application for a Ugandan opposition leader.

Recent developments in Uganda's justice system have sparked concerns regarding access to legal representation and the extent of state power. These issues have been highlighted by the situation surrounding the defence team of opposition leader Kizza Besigye, which is facing significant challenges. The events raise questions about due process and the impact of digital reputational damage, according to The Observer.

Kenyan lawyer and politician Martha Karua plans to sue the Ugandan government after being denied entry and deported from Entebbe International Airport. In an interview with NTV Kenya, she described her experience as distressing, claiming that immigration officials detained her during the incident.

A state of fear is growing in Uganda as citizens perceive a decline in constitutional governance, overshadowed by an alternative power center that operates outside civilian law. This situation has led to increasing public anxiety due to a series of actions perceived as high-handed, according to The Observer.

The state has taken significant actions affecting the treason case against Dr. Kizza Besigye and his aide, Haji Obeid Lutale, within a week. Erias Lukwago, the former Kampala Lord Mayor and Besigye's lead lawyer, is noted as a key figure in this context, raising concerns about the state's apprehensions regarding his influence and that of another prominent figure, Karua.