Hard truths.
Karua also sent a message of support to Winnie Byanyima, Besigye’s spouse, commending her strength during what she described as a painful and prolonged period for the family.
Martha Karua has reaffirmed her 2027 presidential bid, saying she can beat President William Ruto in a free and fair election, while criticising tear gas use at rallies and alleged interference in ODM.
Karua cast doubt on the integrity of the process, saying the decision to appoint an acting CEO from outside the existing deputy structure was difficult to justify, given the temporary nature of the role.
The opposition claims the visit has been prompted by repeated incidents of violence and rights violations allegedly directed at its leaders and supporters, which it says have not been adequately addressed by po...
Speaking at Jirongo’s farewell ceremony on Saturday, December 27, Karua said the late politician had been taking steps to improve his protection, showing the level of concern he carried in his final weeks.
Karua condemned what she described as gross institutional failure by the state to protect minors
They claim that on May 18 and 19, 2025, they were detained without explanation at Julius Nyerere International Airport in Dar es Salaam, had their passports confiscated, and were deported back to Kenya.
Speaking on Tuesday, Karua criticized global institutions for their continued silence in the face of escalating disappearances.
In his statement, Kabogo noted that he had witnessed both the struggles and the potential within the Posta institution during his visit.
Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna vowed to match the intensity of the remarks from Tanzanian lawmakers.
According to Sing’Oei, there was no coordination or communication between Nairobi and Dar es Salaam regarding the detentions or deportations in question.
The Ugandan constitution says that any person held for more than 180 days without the start of a trial must be released on bail.