Also known as: EALS
Regional legal organization that monitors judicial independence and rule of law across East Africa, recently petitioning against Maasai Mara hotel development and protesting Uganda's restrictions on cross-border legal practice.
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The Standard
… According to the petition, the targeted boycott, which commenced on July 23, directs advocates not to participate in fresh hearings, part-heard matters or new applications before judges listed by the LSK.East Africa Law Society president Ramadhan Abubakar Mukira addresses the med …
Lawyer seeks orders to suspend court boycottCitizen Digital
… East Africa Law Society President Ramadhan Abubakar also declared support for the boycott, saying accountability should apply equally to all arms of government. …
Lawyers begin court boycott, mount pressure on Judicial accountabilityCapital News
… The case has been lodged by the East Africa Law Society, Natural Justice, JustAct and the Africa Centre for Peace and Human Rights against several entities, including Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company LLC, Marriott International Inc, Lazizi Mara Limited, Narok County Government, the Nat …
Rights Groups Sue to Stop New Luxury Camps in Maasai Mara Over Threat to Wildebeest MigrationCitizen Digital
Petition seeks to protect Wildebeest migration from hotel development By Dzuya Walter July 02, 2026 10:29 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter The petition has been filed by the East Africa Law Society, Natural …
Petition seeks to protect Wildebeest migration from hotel developmentThe Standard
… ecutive overreach," and demanded an end to the military-led shutdown of Nation Media Group outlets in Kampala and the detention of political activists Addressing a press briefing at the International Commission Jurists (ICJ) headquarters in Karen, Nairobi, East Africa Law Society …
Regional rights groups condemn Uganda over media shutdown, Executive overreachCitizen Digital
… Ramadhan Abubakar, President of the East Africa Law Society, said: “There is a trend emerging in the region, this is not the first time a Kenyan lawyer is being denied entry, last year Martha, CS Mutunga were denied entry (into Tanzania) for Tundu Lissu.” Karua says her persona n …
I deported Martha Karua, she's no longer welcome in Uganda - CDF Muhoozi saysCapital News
… LSK, EALS demand answers after Uganda denies Martha Karua entry The SCB said the detention at Entebbe International Airport amounted to a direct interference with the administration of justice. …
SC Bar demands Karua’s release urges MFA intervention over consular access concernsCapital News
… The East Africa Law Society (EALS) also weighed in on the matter, expressing “profound concern” over reports that Karua was denied entry despite travelling to Uganda in connection with ongoing judicial proceedings involving Lukwago. …
LSK, EALS demand answers after Uganda denies Martha Karua entryThe Standard
… We call upon the Ugandan authorities to provide an explanation for this action and to uphold the rule of law and regional cooperation that underpin the East Africa Law Society," observed Kanjama. …
'They snatched my phones': Karua recounts Uganda deportation ordealCapital News
NAIROBI, Kenya May 7 – The East Africa Law Society (EALS) has raised concern over remarks made during the Tanzania–Kenya Business Summit held in Dar es Salaam on May 4, 2026, warning that they may signal coordinated cross-border enforcement actions targeting civic actors across t …
Concerns Grow Over Civic Space Restrictions After Tanzania–Kenya Summit RemarksA city lawyer has filed a High Court petition seeking conservatory orders to suspend the Law Society of Kenya's targeted boycott of judges and judicial officers, arguing the action is unconstitutional, undermines judicial independence, and denies litigants access to justice.
27 July 2026 · The Standard →
A city lawyer has filed a High Court petition seeking conservatory orders to suspend the Law Society of Kenya's targeted boycott of judges and judicial officers, arguing the action is unconstitutional, undermines judicial independence, and denies litigants access to justice.
27 July 2026 · The Standard →
The Law Society of Kenya has reaffirmed its nationwide boycott of court proceedings, with President Charles Kanjama urging advocates to stay away from courts to mount pressure for greater accountability within the Judiciary. The LSK Council and Senior Counsel Bar are scheduled to meet the Judicial Service Commission on July 31 to discuss the concerns behind the protest.
22 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
A coalition of regional legal and human rights organisations has filed a petition at the Environment and Land Court to stop further development of tourist accommodation in the Maasai Mara National Reserve, citing threats to the wildebeest migration corridor. The case names the Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company, Marriott International, and other entities as defendants.
2 July 2026 · Capital News →
A coalition of organisations—the East Africa Law Society, Natural Justice, JustAct, and the Africa Centre for Peace and Human Rights—has filed a petition in the Environment and Land Court seeking orders to stop further accommodation development within the Maasai Mara National Reserve, arguing that luxury camps threaten the wildebeest migration corridor.
2 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Regional human rights organizations have condemned the Ugandan government's military-led shutdown of Nation Media Group outlets and detention of political activists, describing it as "executive overreach" and a threat to Uganda's rule of law and press freedom.
2 July 2026 · The Standard →
Uganda's Chief of Defence Forces Muhoozi Kainerugaba says he personally decided to deport Kenya's Senior Counsel and Peoples Liberation Party leader Martha Karua from the country, and that she will no longer be allowed entry into Uganda.
23 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Senior Counsel Bar has demanded the immediate release of lawyer Martha Karua, who was reportedly detained by Ugandan authorities at Entebbe International Airport and denied access to legal counsel, family, and consular support. Karua had travelled to Uganda to attend court proceedings involving Kampala Lord Mayor Erias Lukwago.
22 June 2026 · Capital News →
The Law Society of Kenya and East African Law Society have urged Ugandan authorities to explain their denial of entry to Senior Counsel Martha Karua, who was travelling to observe the arraignment of Kampala Lord Mayor Erias Lukwago. The lawyers' bodies warned the incident raises concerns about the ability of legal practitioners in the East African Community to freely engage in matters touching on justice and the rule of law.
22 June 2026 · Capital News →
People's Liberation Party leader Martha Karua was deported from Uganda after immigration officials cited "security reasons," despite initial clearance at Entebbe International Airport. Karua, who had travelled to attend bail proceedings for jailed Ugandan lawyer Erias Lukwago and serves as lead counsel in a treason case against opposition leader Kizza Besigye, said she was declared persona non grata and placed on a return flight to Nairobi.
22 June 2026 · The Standard →
The East Africa Law Society has raised concern over remarks made at a Tanzania–Kenya Business Summit, warning they may signal coordinated cross-border enforcement actions targeting civic actors. The legal body cited comments attributed to Tanzania's President Samia Suluhu Hassan made in the presence of Kenyan President William Ruto, suggesting possible cooperation between East African governments against individuals engaged in civic activism.
7 May 2026 · Capital News →