Besigye's Female Lawyers Petition Law Council about Denying Woman Martha Karua Defending Besigye

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The petition by Besigye's female lawyers to the Law Council over Martha Karua's exclusion underscores concerns about gender equity and judicial impartiality in Uganda. Denying Karua, a seasoned legal professional, the opportunity to defend Besigye raises questions about the independence of the judiciary and the potential for political interference. This move appears to target not only Besigye but also undermines women’s participation in high-profile legal cases, a troubling precedent. The legal profession must remain a space where merit, not politics, determines advocacy rights. Ensuring Karua's inclusion would reaffirm the principles of fairness, equality, and the rule of law in Uganda...