Nairobi, Kenya — Martha Karua, leader of Kenya’s People’s Liberation Party (PLP), has strongly condemned recent attacks on women in Uganda during a press briefing at Mageuzi Hub in Nairobi.
She was joined by members of Jumuiya and global justice advocates in a show of Pan-African solidarity.
Karua and the assembled advocates highlighted what they described as horrific acts of violence against women in Uganda, including the assault on Barbara Itungo Kyagulanyi, wife of opposition leader Bobi Wine. According to reports, four military personnel reportedly sexually assaulted Barbara Kyagulanyi, forcibly removing her clothing in public and leaving her exposed to over 50 jeering men.
Several other women, including Dr. Zahara Nampewo, Doreen Kaija, Sauda Madada, and Olivia Lutaaya, were also affected by similar incidents, Karua said.
“Attacks on women leaders are attacks on democracy itself — designed to intimidate women and shut them out of public life,” Karua stated.
The press briefing drew support from international figures. Winnie Byanyima, Executive Director of UNAIDS, praised Karua, the PLP, and the women of Jumuiya for standing in solidarity with Ugandan women who have been abducted, illegally detained, or imprisoned on trumped-up charges.
The event underscored calls for accountability, protection of women’s rights, and the urgent need to end violence against female leaders across Africa.
This solidarity gathering signals growing regional concern over gender-based violence in Uganda, particularly attacks targeting politically active women.
