Also known as: EALS
East Africa Law Society — regional legal organization that advocates on EAC integration, human rights, and judicial accountability across East African governments.
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Capital 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 RemarksPrime Cabinet Secretary Mudavadi said Kenya is enforcing immigration, work permit, registration and licensing laws rather than imposing a blanket ban on foreign nationals in small-scale trade, as announced by President Ruto on September 2 to protect vulnerable sectors and Kenyan livelihoods. The directive has triggered concern among migrant traders and reports of harassment.
10 September 2026 · The Standard →
Prime Cabinet Secretary Mudavadi said Kenya is enforcing immigration, work permit, registration and licensing laws rather than imposing a blanket ban on foreign nationals in small-scale trade, as announced by President Ruto on September 2 to protect vulnerable sectors and Kenyan livelihoods. The directive has triggered concern among migrant traders and reports of harassment.
10 September 2026 · The Standard →
The East Africa Law Society has cautioned that President William Ruto's directive to crack down on foreign nationals operating small-scale businesses could undermine confidence in the EAC integration project, noting that the directive has triggered panic and uncertainty among regional migrants, particularly Burundian citizens seeking consular assistance in Kenya.
8 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The East Africa Law Society has urged Kenya to cease harassment and detention of Burundian nationals and other EAC citizens following a directive by President William Ruto prohibiting foreign nationals from small-scale trading and hawking. The enforcement, which began on September 7, has prompted mass departures of Burundian traders and concerns among regional legal bodies over potential violations.
8 September 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 →