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People's Liberation Party

Also known as: PLP · PLP party · PIP

Political party led by Martha Karua; called for ICC investigation into President Ruto's role in political violence ahead of 2027 election.

2026-04-242026-10-27

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  1. June 2026
  2. The Standard

    … violates fundamental constitutional rights, yet the resulting removal or replacement is permitted to stand," observed Wavinya."If the process was fundamentally unconstitutional, one would ordinarily expect the resulting decision to be similarly tainted." People's Liberation Party …

    Lawyers disagree with High Court verdict on Gachagua's impeachment
  3. May 2026
  4. Citizen Digital

    Karua hails court order suspending US Ebola centre plan, says 'Kenyans are on their own' By Boniface Thuku May 29, 2026 04:50 (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 at …

    Karua hails court order suspending US Ebola centre plan, says 'Kenyans are on their own'
  5. Citizen Digital

    … Gachagua, alongside political leaders like Kalonzo Musyoka, former Interior Cabinet Secretary Fred Matiang'i, People's Liberation Party (PLP) leader Martha Karua and others have been faulting Mr. …

    Gachagua claims Ruto once told him he wanted to be richer than Kenyatta, Moi families combined
  6. Citizen Digital

    'Different era, same struggle', Karua compares fuel prices under Moi and Ruto regimes By Brian Kimani May 16, 2026 11:10 (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 speaks …

    'Different era, same struggle', Karua compares fuel prices under Moi and Ruto regimes
  7. Citizen Digital

    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' remarks
  8. April 2026
  9. 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 corruption
  10. Citizen Digital

    … Kenya tea farmers losing billions over Ruto’s RSF ties By Brian Kimani April 24, 2026 07:13 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter People's Liberation Party (PLP) leader Martha Karua speaks to a congregation in Fe …

    Karua says Mt. Kenya tea farmers losing billions over Ruto’s RSF ties

Thursday 15 October

  1. Thousands gather in Bondo for Raila Odinga anniversary

    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 →

Tuesday 13 October

  1. Opposition leaders Nyoro, Methu clash over Ruto links

    People's Party of Kenya leader Ndindi Nyoro and Democracy for Citizens Party Secretary General John Methu have engaged in a public spat, with Nyoro dismissing Methu's claims that he is a mole within the opposition and instead accusing Methu of having close links with President William Ruto. Nyoro also denied allegations that he had been recruited with a Ksh.30 million payment to acquire a political vehicle aimed at splitting the Mt. Kenya vote ahead of the 2027 election.

    13 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Monday 12 October

  1. Ruto confident of delivery on 2022 manifesto pledges

    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 →

Saturday 3 October

  1. Uhuru warns Kenyans against re-electing Ruto in 2027

    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 →

Monday 28 September

  1. Ruto, Uhuru, Kalonzo mourn death of Martha Karua's father

    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 →

Sunday 27 September

  1. Linda Mwananchi caucus endorses Sifuna for 2027 presidential race

    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 →

Saturday 26 September

  1. Opposition leaders accuse Ruto government of abductions, torture

    Opposition leaders including Kalonzo Musyoka, Eugene Wamalwa, and Justin Muturi accused President William Ruto's government of using a special police unit to abduct and torture government critics, speaking at events in Busia and Nakuru counties.

    26 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →

  2. Nyoro calls for disclosure of Dangote refinery shareholders

    Kiharu MP Ndindi Nyoro has called on the government to disclose the directors and shareholders of Nigeria's Dangote Group's proposed oil refinery and petrochemical complex in Lamu, saying Kenyans have a right to know the ownership structure of the multimillion-dollar investment. Nyoro also defended retired President Uhuru Kenyatta and urged President William Ruto to respect his predecessor.

    26 September 2026 · The Standard →

Thursday 17 September

  1. Senator Onyonka acknowledges divisions within Linda Mwananchi movement

    Senator Richard Onyonka has acknowledged cracks in the Linda Mwananchi movement, stating that members hold different political views and are affiliated with different political parties. He said older members are mentoring younger politicians to maintain unity as the group strategises for the 2027 General Election.

    17 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Thursday 10 September

  1. Kituyi quits United Opposition, joins Sifuna's Linda Mwananchi

    Former UNCTAD Secretary-General Dr Mukhisa Kituyi left the opposition coalition and joined the Edwin Sifuna-led Linda Mwananchi movement, citing disagreements over the coalition's organization and its failure to develop a shared political agenda. Kituyi, who had been designated spokesperson and head of the United Opposition secretariat, said his efforts to establish a joint secretariat collapsed after constituent parties chose to continue operating from their individual party headquarters.

    10 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Thursday 3 September

  1. EAC integration must include respect for law and justice

    Lawyer Muthoni Mburu has argued that East African Community member states should match their rhetoric on regional cooperation with respect for their own constitutions and justice systems. She cited the case of Ugandan opposition leader Dr Kizza Besigye, who was seized from Nairobi in November 2024 and returned to Uganda to face treason charges, saying such actions violate legal principles.

    3 September 2026 · The Standard →

Wednesday 2 September

  1. Political leaders condemn abduction of Standard Group editor

    Political leaders and top parties have called for action to apprehend those responsible for the abduction of Standard Group Associate Editor Alex Kiprotich, who was accosted by armed men on the Gilgil–Nakuru Road and later found near Masinga Dam. This was his second abduction incident; the Standard Group's investigation linked a June attempt to officers from the National Police Service's Crime Research and Intelligence Bureau in Nakuru.

    2 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Tuesday 1 September

  1. Opposition coalition intensifies unity talks among eight principals

    The United Alternative Government held its second closed-door meeting in eight days, with eight principals present. Party leaders including Kalonzo Musyoka, Fred Matiang'i, and Eugene Wamalwa emphasized unity, restoring hope, and defining a common path forward, with a representative of Rigathi Gachagua expressing optimism that the coalition would produce a single presidential candidate.

    1 September 2026 · The Standard →

Wednesday 26 August

  1. Opposition to select single presidential candidate by April 2027

    Democracy for Citizens Party leader Rigathi Gachagua said opposition discussions on a presidential candidate could begin after Christmas, with selection possible by April 2027, but emphasized that current focus should be on political mobilization against the government.

    26 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Sunday 23 August

  1. Uhuru urges politicians to let voters decide leaders freely

    Retired President Uhuru Kenyatta has called on politicians to stop blocking rivals' rallies and instead focus on presenting their manifestos to Kenyans ahead of the 2027 General Election, saying voters should be left to choose their leaders. Speaking at a memorial service in Trans Nzoia County, Uhuru distanced himself from speculation about returning to active politics.

    23 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →

  2. Uhuru to launch Wamalwa biography at Kitale memorial service

    Retired President Uhuru Kenyatta is expected to attend the annual memorial service for former Vice-President Michael Kijana Wamalwa in Kitale, where he will launch a book on Wamalwa's life and legacy. The book, completed 23 years after Wamalwa's death in 2003, features a foreword written by Uhuru, and the event is expected to draw political leaders from across the political divide.

    23 August 2026 · The Standard →

Friday 21 August

  1. Heavy security deployed for Gachagua rally in Emurua Dikirr

    Security has been deployed at Mogondor Centre in Emurua Dikirr, Narok County, ahead of a rally by Democracy for the Citizens Party leader Rigathi Gachagua. The deployment comes as Gachagua continues political engagements in the region and after his convoy was previously attacked in Nakuru County.

    21 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Wednesday 19 August

  1. Opposition urges ICC to investigate Ruto over political violence

    The United Opposition has called on the International Criminal Court's Chief Prosecutor to investigate President William Ruto following attacks on Opposition politicians during rallies. People's Liberation Party Leader Martha Karua said the ICC should review previous charges against Ruto and assess whether to reopen the case, urging the prosecutor to monitor developments and investigate if evidence emerges of widespread or systematic attacks organized or tolerated by authorities.

    19 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Tuesday 18 August

  1. Gem MP warns Sifuna of political sidelining ahead of 2027 election

    Gem MP Elisha Odhiambo warned Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna that former President Uhuru Kenyatta and his allies are setting him up for political failure ahead of the 2027 General Election, invoking the historical example of Tom Mboya. Odhiambo, a supporter of President William Ruto, urged Nyanza Region residents to back Ruto for a second term.

    18 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Monday 17 August

  1. Kiharu MP Ndindi Nyoro joins People's Party of Kenya

    Kiharu MP Ndindi Nyoro has formally joined the opposition People's Party of Kenya, marking a break from his earlier alliance with President William Ruto. Nyoro announced plans for nationwide tours and grassroots mobilisation ahead of the 2027 General Election.

    17 August 2026 · Capital News →

  2. Martha Karua says she is best suited to be president

    People's Liberation Party leader Martha Karua expressed confidence in becoming Kenya's next president ahead of the 2027 General Election, saying the time has come for a woman to lead the nation and citing her track record as Minister for Water and Minister for Justice and Constitutional Affairs.

    17 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →

  3. Homa Bay MP Kaluma faces scrutiny over one-term supporters remarks

    Homa Bay Town MP Peter Kaluma is under scrutiny after declaring the phrase "one-term" prohibited in the county and warning of consequences for those using it. In an undated video, he also warned hotels against hosting one-term supporters and threatened to deploy youth groups to inspect establishments, saying he has funded fuel for their transport.

    17 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Sunday 16 August

  1. Karua tells Ruto to resign if unable to handle political competition

    PLP leader Martha Karua condemned escalating attacks on the Linda Mwananchi faction, accusing President Ruto's administration of encouraging violence against political opponents. She called on Ruto to resign if unable to handle political competition, warning that sponsored political violence threatens Kenya's democracy and national security.

    16 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Tuesday 4 August

  1. Azimio Coalition to reorganise structures and admit new members ahead of 2027

    The Azimio La Umoja One Kenya Coalition Council has resolved to reorganise party structures and rebrand the coalition to solidify support across the country for the 2027 general election. The Council has 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.

    4 August 2026 · The Standard →

  2. Azimio coalition plans restructure ahead of 2027 election

    The Azimio La Umoja One Kenya Coalition Council has resolved to reorganise party structures and rebrand the coalition to strengthen support across the country before the 2027 general election. Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka said the coalition will engage DCP Party Leader Rigathi Gachagua, Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna, PLP Leader Martha Karua and UGM Party Leader David Maraga to join the coalition.

    4 August 2026 · The Standard →

  3. Mt Kenya leaders oppose Gachagua's dominance bid in region

    Mt Kenya political leaders including Peter Munya and Justin Muturi have criticised former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua for seeking to position himself as the sole political leader of the region, insisting that leadership there has historically been guided by consultation among multiple leaders rather than by individual or party dominance.

    4 August 2026 · The Standard →

Monday 3 August

  1. Azimio coalition admits three new members ahead of 2027 election

    The Azimio la Umoja One Kenya Coalition Party has admitted three new members—Fred Matiang'i, Peter Munya, and Lenny Kivuti—and is undertaking internal restructuring and rebranding in preparation for the 2027 General Election, with plans to invite additional parties.

    3 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Sunday 26 July

  1. Karua calls for Duale's dismissal over tribal remarks

    People's Liberation Party leader Martha Karua has called on President William Ruto to immediately dismiss Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale over what she described as inflammatory remarks targeting the Mt Kenya region, arguing that silence would amount to endorsement of divisive politics.

    26 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →

  2. Karua, Kalonzo demand Duale's dismissal over incitement

    People's Liberation Party leader Martha Karua has called on President William Ruto to immediately dismiss Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale over remarks she described as ethnically divisive, warning that failure to act would be interpreted as approval of tribal politics. Karua also criticized the National Cohesion and Integration Commission for moving too slowly in addressing complaints related to hate speech and ethnic incitement.

    26 July 2026 · The Standard →

Friday 24 July

  1. Okoth Obado convicted in Sharon Otieno murder case

    Former Migori Governor Okoth Obado and two co-accused were convicted in the murder of Sharon Otieno. FIDA-Kenya said the High Court judgment, after nearly eight years, restores public confidence in the justice system and represents an important step towards accountability.

    24 July 2026 · The Standard →

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