General Muhoozi Kainerugaba claims personal deportation of Martha Karua from Uganda, warns against blaming President Museveni
via Tuko2 min read
Uganda's Chief of Defence Forces General Muhoozi Kainerugaba stated he personally deported People Liberation Party leader Martha Karua from Uganda, warning her not to blame his father, President Yoweri Museveni. Karua was issued a persona non grata notice and banned from entering Uganda after being barred from attending the bail hearing of lawyer Erias Lukwago, who represents detained opposition leader Kizza Besigye. Karua, a senior counsel and Kenya's 2027 presidential aspirant, condemned the incident, noting diminishing freedom for political activists in East Africa. The incident drew criticism from the East Africa Law Society, Uganda Law Society, and other civil organizations. Despite these concerns, General Kainerugaba insisted that Kizza Besigye must face sentencing, calling him an "insignificant insect" and accusing him of "unforgiving actions" against President Museveni. General Kainerugaba also stated that he ordered the arrest of Lukwago, claiming Lukwago committed an "ultimate crime" by accusing him of violating human rights.
Free daily or weekly digest of the most important stories from across 18 African countries. No spam, unsubscribe any time.
This summary was AI-generated from a story originally published by Tuko.
Political activist Morara Kebaso has alleged that he received threats from individuals he described as goons while auditing misappropriated public funds and defunct projects in Borabu. A video circulating online reportedly shows these individuals warning Kebaso against exposing undone projects, threatening severe consequences if he continued. Kebaso, however, stated his intention to proceed with the audit, beginning at Kenyore Primary School. He also expressed a vision for 2028 where individuals currently used as political goons in Borabu would be gainfully employed. Nakuru-based police officer Sammy Ondimu condemned the intimidation tactics, urging residents to engage in mature political discourse and warning against being used to threaten others for monetary gain. Kebaso specifically highlighted alleged financial discrepancies at Kenyoro SDA Primary School, where an eight-door toilet was reportedly built for KSh 1,800,000, and at the Nyamira deputy county commissioner's office, where a water tank installation and tree planting project was said to cost KSh 500,000, amounts he suggested were exaggerated. He accused area Member of Parliament Patrick Osero of misappropriating public funds and criticized him for being absent.
A man has been sentenced to three years in prison or a KSh 10 million fine for a KSh 151 million scam involving the fraudulent sale of sand disguised as tantalum minerals. The convict, who used multiple aliases including Ulundu Patrick Lumumba, Gabriel Kulonda, and Lumumba Patrick Byarufu, was also ordered to repay the KSh 151 million to the defrauded Chinese victim. The Directorate of Criminal Investigations DCI uncovered the scheme in 2024, which involved containers of sand being falsely declared as tantalum minerals. The deception was discovered when one container was opened overseas, revealing drums of sand. Subsequent investigations at the Port of Mombasa found additional containers similarly packed. Lumumba was arrested on April 5, 2026, upon his return from Entebbe, Uganda, after attempting to re-enter Kenya using alternative identification documents and evading immigration officers at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport. He was later apprehended on Harambee Avenue with a Congolese passport. The KSh 151 million in the syndicate's account was frozen, though KSh 49 million had already been obtained.
Senior Counsel Paul Muite has endorsed the Gen Z-led demonstrations scheduled for Thursday, June 25. Muite stated that young Kenyans have a constitutional right to peacefully commemorate those who died during anti-government protests. In a statement on X, he defended the planned memorial demonstrations and cautioned the government against suppressing them with force or criminal gangs. He specifically mentioned the constitutional right of Gen Zs to peaceful demonstrations in remembrance of colleagues killed by police on June 25, 2024. The veteran lawyer, who was involved in Kenya's multiparty democracy movement, condemned the use of hired individuals to infiltrate demonstrations and warned that those in power would be held responsible for any loss of life. His remarks come as young Kenyans prepare to mark the second anniversary of the June 25, 2024 demonstrations, when protesters opposed the Finance Bill, leading to a security crackdown. Muite's intervention aligns with his earlier support for street demonstrations as a legitimate way for citizens to resist unpopular government policies, stating that peaceful protests are often the only avenue when leaders ignore public concerns. The planned June 25 demonstrations have gained traction on social media, with Gen Z activists calling for nationwide peaceful gatherings to honor victims and demand accountability. Muite's endorsement is expected to further energize the movement and increase pressure on the government to allow constit