Also known as: PLP leader Martha Karua · Mama Martha Karua
People's Liberation Party leader who rejects government taxation policies and criticizes the Kenya Kwanza administration's economic management.
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Pressure mounts on Senator Nyamu as Karua demands action over 'demeaning' remarks By Brian Kimani May 08, 2026 11:12 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter A photo collage of People's Liberation Party (PLP) leader …
Pressure mounts on Senator Nyamu as Karua demands action over 'demeaning' remarksCitizen Digital
… Kalonzo, Matiang'i, Karua, Natembeya, Muturi tutaungana pamoja. Hatutakubali kugawanya kura zetu Kasongo apite katikati." At the same time, Gachagua expressed confidence in his own presidential ambitions, claiming he had growing support among Kenyans and was best fitted to floor …
Gachagua says Ruto was ‘benchmarking’ in Tanzania on handling Gen Z protestsCitizen Digital
… Hassan has been crossing democratic red lines that Magufuli never did, even if he might have wanted to." In Tanzania, to show support for Tindu Lissu at his sham trial, Kenya's Martha Karua, Boniface Mwangi, Hanifa Adan, Uganda's Agatha Atuhaire and others were quickly and ignomi …
Samia Suluhu: How a nondescript VP morphed into Tanzania's most hardline rulerThe Standard
Audio By VocalizePLP leader Martha Karua, Viloo Nowrojee, widow to the late senior counsel Pheroze Nowrojee, civil society leaders and government officials during the renaming of Galana Road after Pheroze Nowrojee on May 4, 2026. …
Galana Road in Kilimani renamed after Pheroze NowrojeeCitizen Digital
… Among those he cited are former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, Fred Matiang'i, Martha Karua, and Eugene Wamalwa
Kalonzo urges ODM supporters to back his presidential bid Citizen Digital
Karua faults government over delayed school capitation, links crisis to corruption By Johnson Muriithi April 27, 2026 08:08 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter People's Liberation Party leader Martha Karua spea …
Karua faults government over delayed school capitation, links crisis to corruptionThe Standard
… Besides Kalonzo, it includes Rigathi Gachagua, aka Riggy G or Wamunyoro, Fred Matiang’i, Eugene Wamalwa, Justin Muturi, Martha Karua, Okiya Omtata, and David Maraga.Former Deputy President Gachagua, bitter with Ruto for organizing his impeachment, campaigns on two fronts: the des …
The three way presidential competitionCitizen Digital
… Elsewhere, People’s Liberation Party (PLP) leader Martha Karua and Jubilee deputy party leader Fred Matiang’i, who attended separate church services in Kirinyaga and Murang’a counties respectively, renewed criticism of President William Ruto’s administration over alleged corrupti …
United Opposition confident court will overturn Gachagua impeachment as hearing beginsCitizen Digital
… Alongside Gachagua, top political dons among them Kalonzo Musyoka, Fred Matiangi and Martha Karua have accused the government of running an incompetent leadership and should not be awarded a re-election in the next election cycle.
Gachagua leads United Opposition in second leg of coastal tourCitizen Digital
… In Nyeri, the People’s Liberation Party (PLP) leader Martha Karua dismissed claims of divisions within the opposition, saying every leader must mobilize support in their strongholds. …
Opposition eyes Mombasa in 2027 power push, seeks to end ODM monopolyDr. Kizza Besigye has sued Chief of Defence Forces Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba for allegedly threatening to kill him on Heroes Day. Besigye, detained since November 2024, claims his Constitutional rights were violated through his arrest, detention and prosecution.
10 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Dr. Kizza Besigye has sued Chief of Defence Forces Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba for allegedly threatening to kill him on Heroes Day. Besigye, detained since November 2024, claims his Constitutional rights were violated through his arrest, detention and prosecution.
10 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
People's Liberation Party leader Martha Karua has criticised the High Court's upholding of former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua's impeachment, describing the judgment as "flawed and troubling." The court found the impeachment constitutionally valid but acknowledged that the Senate violated Gachagua's right to a fair hearing by refusing to adjourn proceedings on medical grounds; Karua argues this violation should have resulted in nullification of proceedings, not merely damages.
9 June 2026 · Capital News →
People's Liberation Party leader Martha Karua has rejected key proposals in the 2026 Finance Bill, arguing the government is prioritising higher taxation over fiscal discipline. Karua outlined PLP's alternative economic plan centred on spending restraint, support for productive sectors, and relief measures for households and businesses.
9 June 2026 · The Standard →
A three-judge High Court bench found that former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua was denied a fair hearing by the Senate but upheld his impeachment and removal from office, awarding him Sh50 million in damages. Legal experts including the Law Society of Kenya President have criticized the ruling as inconsistent with precedent, noting it is unusual for a court to find a fair trial violation yet sustain the outcome.
9 June 2026 · The Standard →
People's Liberation Party leader Martha Karua has accused the government of overtaxing citizens while failing to address corruption, wasteful spending, and poor service delivery. She presented a "Rescue Budget" as a people-centered alternative to the Kenya Kwanza administration's economic policies, arguing that Kenya's economic challenges stem from poor leadership and fiscal indiscipline rather than insufficient revenue.
8 June 2026 · The Standard →
Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka clarified that fellow United Opposition co-principals Rigathi Gachagua, Fred Matiang'i and Martha Karua did not attend his campaign platform launch because he wanted to first present his own presidential agenda before joint political engagements. Kalonzo dismissed claims of rifts, saying the opposition coalition remains united and focused on challenging President William Ruto.
7 June 2026 · Capital News →
Ichuni Ward Representative Wyckliffe Siocha was attacked by assailants believed linked to a senior politician and hospitalized with stab wounds and blunt-force injuries. The incident is one of several recent attacks on political figures in Kisii County, prompting concerns from former Cabinet Secretary Ezekiel Machogu and other MCAs about security agencies' handling of political goonism.
6 June 2026 · The Standard →
The National Liberal Party and People's Liberation Party have committed to a joint nationwide citizen engagement drive, establishing a Joint Technical Committee to develop a framework for nationwide public consultations and regional dialogues focused on youth, women, and MSMEs ahead of the 2027 General Election.
4 June 2026 · Capital News →
The National Liberal Party and People's Liberation Party have unveiled a joint nationwide citizen engagement initiative, deepening collaboration between the two liberal parties as opposition consolidation efforts gather momentum. The parties say Kenya's socio-economic challenges—including rising youth unemployment and increasing cost of living—require direct citizen engagement to develop responsive solutions.
3 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
People's Liberation Party leader Martha Karua has hailed a court order suspending plans by the United States to establish an Ebola quarantine facility for American citizens in Kenya. Karua accused the government of failing to adequately secure the country's borders and contrasted the current administration's handling with COVID-19 border controls under former President Uhuru Kenyatta.
29 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The United States has sanctioned Tanzanian Police Force Senior Assistant Commissioner Faustine Jackson Mafwele under Section 7031(c) for involvement in the detention, torture and sexual assault of Uganda's Agather Atuhaire and Kenya's Boniface Mwangi in May 2025, barring him from entering the United States.
22 May 2026 · The Standard →
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, now leader of the Democratic Party (DCP), claimed in a UK interview that President William Ruto told him he aimed to become wealthier than the Kenyatta and Moi families combined within five years, and alleged that Ruto came to office to amass wealth.
21 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka has called on Energy Cabinet Secretary Opiyo Wandayi to reverse the recent fuel price hike and resign, amid a nationwide transport strike. Kalonzo backed the strike as a legitimate response to government policies and urged President Ruto to engage the Transport Sector Alliance in dialogue.
18 May 2026 · The Standard →
Martha Karua, leader of the People's Liberation Party, has compared Kenya's current economic difficulties to those under former President Daniel Moi, arguing that 29 years later the country remains trapped in a cycle of high living costs, poor governance, and unmet public expectations.
16 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
An opinion piece reflecting on how mothers in rural and urban poor communities in Kenya face particular struggles with water inaccessibility, undignified sanitation, and hygiene, drawing on a personal account of women fetching water from distant sources.
16 May 2026 · The Standard →
The Matatu Owners Association has directed its members to increase fares by up to 50 per cent after EPRA raised diesel and petrol prices by Sh46.29 and Sh16.65 respectively. The operators have also threatened to strike on May 18 and block major roads in protest, with commuters across the country already reporting fare hikes of up to Sh50.
15 May 2026 · The Standard →
The Orange Democratic Movement has invited applications from members for six elective positions—president, governor, senator, county woman representative, member of parliament, and member of the county assembly—with a deadline of June 30, 2026. The announcement comes as ODM and Kenya Kwanza begin coalition negotiations for the 2027 election, though talks remain stalled over the deputy president position and zoning arrangements.
12 May 2026 · The Standard →
Martha Karua, People's Liberation Party leader, toured Embu and Tharaka Nithi counties calling for voters to reject leaders focused on self-interest and elect those committed to service delivery. She criticized the Kenya Kwanza administration for failing to deliver essential public services, particularly in the healthcare sector.
10 May 2026 · Capital News →
At a political rally in Tharaka Nithi County, People's Liberation Party leader Martha Karua called on residents to reject divisive politics and work together peacefully. She argued that Kenya, led by men since independence, should now consider women leadership and criticised President Ruto's administration for failing to address citizens' concerns.
9 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Women's rights and governance organisations including FIDA-Kenya and the National Gender and Equality Commission have condemned remarks made by nominated Senator Karen Nyamu on the Senate floor involving a minor present during Thursday's plenary session, calling the conduct inappropriate and demeaning to the child's dignity.
9 May 2026 · The Standard →
People's Liberation Party leader Martha Karua has condemned Nominated Senator Karen Nyamu's controversial remarks directed at a Grade 10 student during a Senate hearing, calling the incident "reprehensible and unacceptable" and joining calls for accountability.
8 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua alleged at a rally in Kandara, Murang'a County, that President William Ruto travelled to Tanzania to learn tactics for dealing with Gen Z protesters. Gachagua also claimed the President's allies were infiltrating opposition formations ahead of the 2027 General Election.
6 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
After the death of former president John Pombe Magufuli, deputy president Samia Suluhu Hassan ascended to Tanzania's presidency. Initially celebrated as a change from Magufuli's heavy-handed rule, Suluhu has since emerged as a hardline leader in her own right.
6 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Nairobi county government has renamed Galana Road in Kilimani to Pheroze Nowrojee Road, following public consultation with residents and the community. The renaming honors the late constitutional lawyer and human rights defender who passed away in April 2025.
4 May 2026 · The Standard →
Wiper Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka has called on supporters of the late former Prime Minister Raila Odinga to rally behind his presidential bid, saying he carries Odinga's vision and aspirations. He revealed plans to team up with other opposition figures including Rigathi Gachagua, Fred Matiang'i, Martha Karua, and Eugene Wamalwa to challenge President William Ruto in the next general election.
2 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
People's Liberation Party leader Martha Karua has accused the government of failing to release capitation funds to schools ahead of the second term reopening, linking the delayed funds to corruption and misallocation of resources.
27 April 2026 · Citizen Digital →
As Kenya approaches the August 2027 General Election, three political groupings led by William Ruto, Kalonzo Musyoka, and Edwin Sifuna are engaged in stiff competition that could lead to a re-run if no candidate achieves the required 50+1 majority vote.
27 April 2026 · The Standard →
United Opposition leaders expressed confidence that the High Court will declare Rigathi Gachagua's impeachment unconstitutional as hearings began on Monday, saying the grounds for his removal by the National Assembly and Senate were politically driven and did not meet constitutional and procedural thresholds.
26 April 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The United Opposition faction, led by DCP leader Rigathi Gachagua, is finalizing its coastal tour with engagements in Bamburi and Changamwe areas of Mombasa County. The nationwide tour is part of the opposition's strategy to consolidate support ahead of the 2027 General Election.
26 April 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Opposition leaders are campaigning in Mombasa to break what they claim is ODM's political monopoly in the coastal region, endorsing Nyali MP Mohamed Ali as their unified gubernatorial candidate on a Wiper ticket. The opposition accuses the government of sidelining the Coast and failing to revive the local economy.
25 April 2026 · Citizen Digital →