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LSK criticises Uganda for blocking Karua from representing Besigye

Law Society of Kenya President Faith Odhiambo. [Kanyiri Wahito, Standard]

The Law Society of Kenya (LSK) has criticised the Uganda Law Council for denying Senior Counsel Martha Karua a temporary practicing certificate to represent Ugandan opposition leader Dr. Kizza Besigye.

In a letter dated December 6, the Uganda Law Council claimed Karua's involvement in the case appeared politically motivated rather than professional.

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