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Originally published by Capital Newstop
June 22, 2026
1d ago
NLP demands answers over Karua detention, terms it ‘political provocation’
NLP argued that Karua’s detention goes beyond a routine immigration matter, describing it as a serious political issue with implications for the EAC’s commitment to democracy, free movement, and respect for political actors across member states...
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The National Liberal Party (NLP) has strongly condemned the detention of People’s Liberation Party leader Martha Karua at Entebbe International Airport, Uganda, calling it a "political provocation" and a violation of East African Community (EAC) principles.
- Martha Karua, a prominent Kenyan political figure and Senior Counsel, was detained upon arrival in Uganda on a Kenya Airways flight.
- The NLP demands an immediate explanation from the Government of Uganda and urges the Government of Kenya to intervene diplomatically.
- The party highlighted the incident as an affront to the EAC's commitment to free movement and respect for political actors across member states.
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