Also known as: PLP leader Martha Karua · Mama Martha Karua · Senior Counsel Martha Karua · Hon. Martha Karua, SC · former Justice Minister Martha Karua · Ms Karua · Ms Martha Karua · Martha Wangari Karua · Matha Karua · Hon. Martha Karua · your daughter, Martha Karua · People's Liberation Party leader Martha Karua
Martha Karua — People's Liberation Party leader and opposition politician, rallying opposition unity behind single 2027 presidential candidate.
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The Standard
… Buluma said that other like-minded leaders such as the United Green Movement's David Maraga and People Liberation Party's Martha Karua have been invited for the NDC to be held at ASK Showgrounds. …
Caleb Amisi's People's Renaissance Movement set for launch on TuesdayCapital News
… The latest engagements also follow a major Azimio la Umoja Coalition meeting that mandated Kalonzo to spearhead talks with like-minded political formations, including Gachagua’s Democracy for the Citizens Party (DCP), Martha Karua’s People’s Liberation Party (PLP) and the Linda M …
Kalonzo hosts Gachagua, Wamalwa in latest bid to build united oppositionCitizen Digital
… His lead defence lawyer, Erik Lukwago, was arrested, while former Kenyan justice minister Martha Karua, another member of his legal team, was barred from entering Uganda. …
Uganda opposition leader Besigye 'very weak' and unable to speak: wifeThe Standard
… Wiper Patriotic Front Leader Kalonzo Musyoka, who hosted the Council meeting, said they had resolved to engage DCP Party Leader Rigathi Gachagua, Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna, PLP Leader Martha Karua and UGM Party Leader David Maraga to join the coalition. …
Azimio Coalition admits more political formations, moves to solidify support across the country ahead of 2027The Standard
… Wiper Patriotic Front Leader Kalonzo Musyoka, who hosted the Council meeting, said they had resolved to engage DCP Party Leader Rigathi Gachagua, Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna, PLP Leader Martha Karua and UGM Party Leader David Maraga to join the coalition. …
Kalonzo unveils Azimio plan for super coalitionCapital News
… The coalition further extended invitations to Martha Karua’s People’s Liberation Party (PLP), Justin Muturi’s Democratic Party (DP) and Umoja na Maendeleo Movement (UMMD), with their respective leaders indicating they would seek internal party approval before formally joining Azi …
Azimio admits Matiang’i, Munya and Kivuti to top council ahead of coalition rebrandCapital News
… favours another opposition leader. “If it is not me, if we talk among our colleagues and we agree on a formula and for whatever reason it does not favor me, I am willing unconditionally to support whoever—Kalonzo Musyoka, Edwin Sifuna, Eugene Wamalwa, Fred Matiang’i, Martha Karua …
Gachagua Ready to Back Single Opposition Candidate to Unseat Ruto in 2027Capital News
… His other lead lawyer, prominent Kenyan Martha Karua, was then barred from entering the country when she flew in to represent him last month. …
Veteran Ugandan opposition leader collapses in court and in ICU, his wife saysCitizen Digital
… Before he collapsed, one of his defence lawyers -- the former mayor of Kampala Erias Lukwago -- was arrested while the other, former justice minister Martha Karua, was banned from entering the country. …
Ugandan opposition leader Besigye in intensive care: wifeCitizen Digital
… Leaders such as Wiper’s Kalonzo Musyoka, People’s Liberation Party (PLP) Martha Karua and a section of senators condemned Duale’s remarks calling for him to retract them, some even calling for his resignation. …
Wahome to Duale: Withdraw remarks on Kikuyu community and apologizePresident William Ruto visited Kitui County and called on Wiper Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka to support his re-election in 2027, reminding him that Ruto campaigned for Musyoka under KANU in 1992 when Musyoka won his Parliamentary bid.
18 hours ago · Citizen Digital →
President William Ruto visited Kitui County and called on Wiper Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka to support his re-election in 2027, reminding him that Ruto campaigned for Musyoka under KANU in 1992 when Musyoka won his Parliamentary bid.
18 hours ago · Citizen Digital →
President William Ruto has challenged Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka to shelve his presidential ambitions and support his re-election bid in 2027, recalling that he campaigned for Kalonzo in the 1992 Mwingi North parliamentary election and urging him to reciprocate the political favour.
21 hours ago · Capital News →
President William Ruto challenged Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka to drop his presidential ambitions and support his re-election bid in 2027, citing his own campaigning for Kalonzo's successful 1992 parliamentary election on a KANU ticket while Ruto was part of Youth for KANU '92.
26 October 2026 · The Standard →
Opposition leaders have warned Parliament against interfering with the IEBC's autonomy, stating they will announce polling station results in the 2027 General Election if the commission is banned from livestreaming results. They view recent electoral laws amendments as an attempt to arm-twist the IEBC, despite a High Court ruling upholding the constitutionality of the national tallying and verification process.
25 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The National Assembly passed the Elections (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill, 2024, which removes the legal requirement for livestreaming election results. Political leaders, lawyers, and civil society groups have opposed the change, warning it threatens electoral transparency ahead of the 2027 General Election and weakens safeguards for voter choice.
24 October 2026 · The Standard →
The National Assembly passed the Elections (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill, 2024, which removes the legal requirement for the IEBC to livestream election results. Opposition leaders, lawyers and civil society groups have warned the move threatens electoral transparency ahead of the 2027 General Election, citing constitutional requirements for transparency and accountability.
23 October 2026 · The Standard →
Opposition leaders from the People's Party of Kenya, People's Liberation Party, and Jubilee Party have dismissed President Ruto's pledge to grant tax relief to Kenyans earning less than Ksh.32,333 a month as a campaign gimmick ahead of the 2027 General Election, accusing the government of failing to deliver on promises made since 2022.
21 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Fred Matiang'i, Martha Karua, and Ndindi Nyoro rallied in Njoro to unite opposition support against President William Ruto in the August 2027 election, promising reforms on cost of living, unemployment, taxation, and corruption. The leaders said they would announce a common presidential flag-bearer later, with the coalition open to other like-minded political leaders.
21 October 2026 · Capital News →
A year after Raila Odinga's death, Kenya prepares for its first general election in nearly 40 years without him as candidate, kingmaker, or political reference point, requiring a recalculation of traditional political formulas.
15 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Thousands of mourners, including political leaders and ODM supporters, gathered at Migwena Cultural and Sports Ground in Bondo, Siaya County, to mark the first anniversary of former Prime Minister Raila Odinga's death, with attendees calling for partisan politics to stay out of the commemoration. The event featured music, dance, gospel performances, and cultural displays.
15 October 2026 · The Standard →
President William Ruto and retired President Uhuru Kenyatta skipped the first anniversary memorial of former Prime Minister Raila Odinga on October 15 at Migwena Cultural Grounds in Bondo, Siaya County, as their escalating public feud threatened to overshadow the ceremony honouring one of Kenya's most influential political figures. Ruto instead undertook development activities in the Rift Valley, commissioning NG-CDF offices and launching infrastructure projects, while opposition leaders gathered in Siaya to pay tribute to Raila.
15 October 2026 · The Standard →
Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna met with Kirinyaga Woman Representative Njeri Maina and Senator Kamau Murango to discuss efforts to unite the opposition and strengthen democratic governance ahead of the 2027 General Election. Sifuna, who leads the Linda Mwananchi movement, said his immediate priority is completing The Equitable Party's rebranding process before coalition talks.
13 October 2026 · The Standard →
President Ruto told a rally in Tinderet, Nandi County that his administration has delivered on its 2022 election manifesto commitments on infrastructure, universal health coverage, and education, and expressed confidence ahead of the 2027 General Election.
12 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
An opinion piece argues that if the Opposition nominates Kalonzo Musyoka for president in 2027, despite his polling lead and backing from opposition figures like Martha Karua and Eugene Wamalwa, it risks handing President Ruto his clearest path to a second term, citing Kalonzo's limited national electoral reach and history of unsuccessful vice-presidential campaigns.
6 October 2026 · The Standard →
Former President Uhuru Kenyatta told Mount Kenya voters not to repeat their 2022 mistake by re-electing President William Ruto in 2027, reminding them that ignoring his advice previously cost them what he described as good leadership.
3 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Retired President Uhuru Kenyatta has hit back at President William Ruto over sustained criticism, accusing him of double-speak and attacking political opponents while calling for restraint. Kenyatta's remarks come amid an escalating political exchange between him and Ruto ahead of the 2027 General Election, with Ruto accusing his predecessor of sponsoring opposition politicians.
3 October 2026 · Capital News →
PLP leader Martha Karua has recalled advice from her late father, Mwalimu Jackson Karua, who cautioned her that not everyone who makes her laugh should be considered a friend in politics. She urged opposition actors to reflect on this counsel as they navigate alliances ahead of the 2027 General Election and reminded male politicians that women are also part of Kenya's political contest.
3 October 2026 · Capital News →
Retired President Uhuru Kenyatta, Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka, and Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna joined other opposition leaders at the funeral service of Martha Karua's father, Mwalimu Jackson Karua, in Kirinyaga County. The late Mwalimu Jackson was remembered as a teacher, disciplinarian, and principled family man.
3 October 2026 · Capital News →
Retired President Uhuru Kenyatta and Kirinyaga Woman Representative Njeri Maina called on opposition leaders to unite behind a single presidential candidate to challenge President William Ruto in the 2027 General Election, with Maina urging them to set aside differences at the funeral of Martha Karua's father.
3 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kirinyaga Women Representative Njeri Maina has urged opposition leaders vying for the presidency to settle their differences and agree on a single candidate to challenge President William Ruto in 2027, saying they should compete internally if necessary but present a united front to voters.
3 October 2026 · The Standard →
A requiem mass was held for Mwalimu Jackson Karua, the father of politician Martha Karua, at All Saints Cathedral.
1 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
A Politrack Africa survey finds Kirinyaga Governor Anne Waiguru as the preferred choice for Kenya's first female deputy president at 36 per cent, ahead of former Justice Minister Martha Karua at 27 per cent and Homa Bay Governor Gladys Wanga at 15 per cent, as political parties position themselves ahead of the 2027 election.
1 October 2026 · Capital News →
A Politrack Africa survey shows Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna with 19.6 per cent support as the leading opposition presidential candidate, while President William Ruto leads overall presidential preference at 45.1 per cent. Kalonzo Musyoka follows Sifuna at 10.3 per cent, Fred Matiang'i at 7.2 per cent, and Rigathi Gachagua at 6.0 per cent.
1 October 2026 · Capital News →
A Politrack Africa survey released Thursday shows President William Ruto leading the presidential preference poll at 45.1 per cent, with Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna second at 19.6 per cent and Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka third at 10.3 per cent if elections were held today.
1 October 2026 · Capital News →
Margaret Nyakang'o, a career accountant and CPA, was appointed Controller of Budget in December 2019 by President Uhuru Kenyatta, becoming the second person to hold the constitutional office. By law, no public funds can be released without her approval.
1 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
President William Ruto, former President Uhuru Kenyatta, and Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka have sent condolences to Martha Karua and her family following the death of her father, Mwalimu Jackson Karua, who died on Sunday at his home in Kirinyaga County. The leaders praised Mwalimu Karua's life of service and dedication to teaching and education.
28 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Former President Uhuru Kenyatta has extended condolences to former Justice Minister Martha Karua following the death of her father, Mwalimu Jackson Karua, describing him as a man marked by principled leadership, dedication to education, and strong character.
28 September 2026 · Capital News →
People's Liberation Party leader Martha Karua announced the death of her father Jackson Karua, saying he passed away shortly after she visited him at his home in Kirinyaga County. She described him as a principled man and longtime supporter of her career and public service.
27 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Linda Mwananchi opposition caucus has endorsed Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna as its presidential candidate for the 2027 General Election at a Windsor retreat, notably without Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka or any representative from former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua's Democracy for the Citizens Party.
27 September 2026 · Capital News →
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has criticised President William Ruto over the size of his delegation to the United Nations General Assembly in New York, claiming more than 500 people accompanied him at public expense and calling it "sheer wasting of public resources."
27 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →