Uganda Bars Kenyan Lawyer From Opposition Trial, Forcing Defence Walkout

Ugandan immigration authorities denied entry to Martha Karua, Kenya's former Justice Minister and lead counsel for opposition figure Kizza Besigye, at Entebbe Airport on June 22 as she prepared to attend his court hearing. Unable to reach court, Besigye's legal team withdrew in protest, allowing proceedings to continue without defence representation. Uganda offered no public explanation. The incident circumvents judicial process through executive action, sidestepping any court order.